I was pondering specs for 3 rifle projects and was thinking of recoil pads. I have always liked the Pachmayr Decelerator, and I have a Triple Magnum mounted on my .358 Norma Mag.
With the new wave of super soft pads, what is your experience on big bore guns that carry a thump? I have heard that a firm pad is better, the reasoning being the same as to why they have that very firm rubber on loading docks. Foam rubber just won't absorb the shock.
Having fired a few heavy hitting rifles and shotguns over time, I always thought a softer pad (within reason) would absorb the shock better, but I believe it would take some experimentation on the same gun to make a determination.
Your thoughts? Experiences?
