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Has anyone used the slip on pad or ever had one of the custom grind on models for a savage 99? I would like to get one and I was wonder what are some recommendations


http://www.limbsaver.com/product/grind-to-fit-recoil-pad/

Or the slip on one and if so which size?



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Is your stock already cut flat for a pad? If not, certainly don't do it!

I use a slip on at the range and nothing when hunting. I think I have a medium sized one. Couldn't find a marking on it.

I've had 2 limbsavers on bolt guns over the years and they both got sticky after a few years which is a real pita! They sent me replacements and they got sticky so I gave up on them.


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I also have a slip on I take to the range, but have never cut a buttstock or replaced a metal buttplate. I have had a gunsmith replace a couple of recoil pads with these:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/20...holes-polymer-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding

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...or a 12 " bench mounted disc sander.

I have long arms and find a lot of factory guns (particularly shotguns) to be tad short. My remedy is a couple of those leather recoil pads that slide on with wrap-around tabs anchored with velcro. I like the added length of pull they provide. I also use them on heavy kickers at the bench, but hunt without them.


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Originally Posted by gnoahhh
I also use them on heavy kickers at the bench, but hunt without them.


This is what I do as well with the slip ons.



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A Caldwell Leadsled or something similar is really handy at the range. It eliminates the need for a stand or sandbags under the forearm, something under the toe of the buttstock, and a recoil pad on the rifle, plus it's adjustable up and down.


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Is there any truth to the "internet wisdom" that lead sleds can promote cracking of wood stocks? Ie: no "give" when the gun goes off. (Newton's Third Law of Motion: for every action there is an equal but opposite re-action.)


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I've heard that before also. Basically your shoulder is acting as a recoil pad by providing some give. Using a shooting rest with no give to it makes the stock absorb some of the force.

I can see it.. and with tang cracks so prevalent, one of the reasons I haven't bought a lead sled.

Comparable to the difference of slamming a buttstock into the mud versus slamming it onto concrete.

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Boxerdog,

I probably missed it, but are you investigating a limbsaver to mitigate recoil or for increasing length-of-pull?

Because of a large frame and long arms, my standard practice many years ago was to put a recoil pad on a newly acquired rifle. Suited me just fine, but some (actually most) folks don't like to see the rifle altered for a pad.

I have a couple of Marlins that I shoot and have found that one of these does a fine job. I add a cut to fit hunk of flip flop sole to the inside to give it a bit more LOP.

Just a suggestion:

http://www.levergunleather.com/p_buttstock_covers.htm

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I've shot some Weatherby magnums on the lead sled without cracking stocks. The trick is to not put too much weight on the sled so that it still moves a little. I use 25 pounds.


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I am looking for a pure recoil pad


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Ok, I'll bite. What is a "pure" recoil pad?


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Lol just a recoil pad since my girlfriend would like to hunt with it...


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I like the Pachmayr "Limbsaver" slip on. I have "ape hanger" arms (my gunsmith's term, not mine) and need more pull on most guns, especially those that kick, to avoid "knuckle nose."

All you need to remember about pullovers is that you need to pull them off and check for moisture buildup every so often, especially right after you've hunted in the rain or snow.

Moisture buildup under the pad will eat the wood stock finish and wreck a metal buttplate. (DON'T ask me how I know that!!!)


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