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the tire tread recoil pad is a big factor in the recoil. a couple of companys make a soft and squishy pad that helps.
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I like them on the smaller calibers, but the 338 Win Mag that I once owned really pounded my shoulder! Used to call it the "Splitting Wedge". My .338WM got a Limbsaver pad as part of the build, before I ever shot it. The .300WM and .30-06 don't bother me. They have the original tire tread Ruger pad and can leave marks if shooting in a tee shirt, but in the field I'm usually shooting with 3-4 layers. At the range I normally use my PAST shoulder pad when shooting any of my big game centerfires to simulate the thickness of cold weather clothing - unless my girls are with me in which case they use it. If I find another one at a gun show at a decent price it will follow me home.
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No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
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Yes, Limbsavers really do make a difference with felt recoil with this stock.....
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I never felt they were any stiffer, accurate or durable than the stock that replaced them. The boat paddles are heavier, slick as snot, difficult to put a sling on, and the tiny hard butt pad concentrates recoil into a narrow section of your shoulder. I spent $85 for a better replacement stock from Ruger and sold my boat paddle to a Loonie for $100. Truly a win/win situation for both of us.
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[*] ![[Linked Image]](http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c230/Deans_/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpstvdcaaf2.jpeg) Gave this 7RM to my son. The LOP was too long for me and had to crawl the stock to get good sight picture. Plus, it kicked like a barnyard mule and the bursitis in my shoulder said no more.
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I like them on the smaller calibers, but the 338 Win Mag that I once owned really pounded my shoulder! Used to call it the "Splitting Wedge". As I recall, My nickname for that combo was more colorful.
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Why do the Boat Paddle 77's command such a high price? My only gripe with them is the sling attachments can be noisy at times. Otherwise I'm happy with the 4 that I purchased. My 22/250 was the most expensive at $425 (used). Wish I'd have bought a few more while they were still cheap. Definitely wish I'd have bought more of the take-off stocks when people were offering them for $30-45.......... Kaiser Norton
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Cuz I never bought any when they were all over the place up here...ScottyO 
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I have two and while they are ugly as a crack whore, they just plain shoot. Dropped a Timney in them both and love them. I see your opinions differ greatly. I really like the looks of the boat paddle stock. It's the good year tire tread they use as a recoil pad that I hate. The trigger is also very useable with a little tweaking. I would not use a Timney on a Ruger m77 when the factory trigger is so easy to make nice. However, I don't like throwing good money away.. 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Plus they are very stiff for a factory plastic stock. The stock on the Scout is superior in every way. TAK! It is really you!!!! Now GFY!
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.
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Why do the Boat Paddle 77's command such a high price? Because there is no accounting for taste?  Right up there with Glock for beauty!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRclDOGstKw
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I had a pair of the boat paddle 77's in 308 win. and 338 wm. Both were very accurate. Should never had let them go !
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Saw a bunch at the gun show yesterday for a grand....
I gave less than 200 for my 22 ....
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As long as we're showing pictures: 2007, MKII .300WM, 180g North Fork SS, 260 yards: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/8115693058-R1-11-14_012.jpg) 2010, MKII .30-06, 150g Nosler AB, 272 yards: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/IMG_11412.JPG) 2011, MKII .338WM, 225g Nosler AB, 262 yards: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_13584.JPG) 2012, MKII .300WM, 180g Barnes MRX, 400 yards: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_057511.JPG) 2013, MKII .338WM, 225g Nosler AB, 487 yards: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/20131107_085507.jpg)
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