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Offline Kemmer

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Recoil Pad
« on: March 18, 2009, 09:01:23 AM »
I need a "GOOD" recoil pad for a H&R Ultra.  Any ideas?  Thanks

The rifle is the Ultra Hunter
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Re: Recoil Pad
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 09:54:06 AM »
The first thought that came to mind was "in what caliber?"

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Re: Recoil Pad
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 10:17:08 AM »
The small Limbsaver from WalMart seemed to slip over well. $22, widely available and easily returned if it does not work..
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Re: Recoil Pad
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2009, 10:41:31 AM »
The rifle is 25-06, trying to develop a load for it and I'm starting to flinch.  The barrel has a heavy contour but still it's starting to hurt this old man.
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Re: Recoil Pad
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2009, 11:14:56 AM »
Well boy... you a disgrace to the "Bad a'd old men's club!"    :o  A recoil pad on that little girl's gun indeed!  ::)  If it's hurting your shoulder so much shoot it one handed.  Should be easy with the miniscule amount of recoil that thing generates!    8)

But, if da poor boy's dust dotta det a retoyyl bumper  :'( look at the Limbsaver slip on wreckhog mentioned.  I just put an unground grind to fit LimbSaver on one of my handi's.   ;)  Don't tell anyone, but I also use a "Past" type recoil shield for everything during range sessions.   :-[  Best thing going.   ;D
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Re: Recoil Pad
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2009, 11:23:50 AM »
If I'm shooting anything bigger than 223 I always use a shoulder pad.  Also my Handi has the bolt hole filled with .75 musket balls.  That extra weight even tames my 45/70 barrel.  I have past the age when I felt I had to justify my manhood by enduring pain. :D

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Re: Recoil Pad
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2009, 11:42:15 AM »
Quote from: Kemmer on March 18, 2009, 09:01:23 AM
I need a "GOOD" recoil pad for a H&R Ultra.  Any ideas?  Thanks

The rifle is the Ultra Hunter

 The guys are having fun here, kind of a run over from AtlLaw's thread on the same subject... ::) ;D

There are a number of really good pads available today.  Many here, self included like the LIMBSAVERS that have already been mentioned. But Pachmayr and KICK-EEZ also make good ones for less coin.

The slip on that Wreck Hog mentioned to you is about the easiest. Being that you buy it and put it on. Pachmayr also makes a slip on that is just as easy to mount.

The other way takes a bit more work, but looks nicer. that the grind-to-fit pad. You need a belt  or large disc sander to do this. Directions are on the package. But the short direction is you mount the pad, mark the pad, grind the pad and re-mount the finished pad. There is a great jig available if your doing this on a more regular basis. i went this rout. I have Limbsavers on all my heavier recoiling calibers.

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Re: Recoil Pad
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2009, 11:52:10 AM »
Or you could do what I've been doing lately.  I invite my little brother to go and shoot with me when I'm working up 45-70 loads.  Once he has it sighted it, I fire a group and go home.  ;D I think he's beginning to catch on however, so I may have to get a pad as well......
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Re: Recoil Pad
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2009, 02:53:51 PM »
In addition to any pads, a laminated thumbhole stock would probably make a big difference by giving you better control over the firearm.
Adding weight works with every firearm. Every firearm has its peculiarities however. When I changed a wooden stock to a Mcmillan for a reduction in total weight of about 2 lbs it was not my shoulder that felt it but my knuckles from the wide trigger guard.
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