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Offline gitano

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Buffalo Classic question
« on: January 21, 2005, 08:32:53 AM »
Hello folks - just a question about the new Buffalo Classic in .45-70 I just got.

I really like the looks of the rifle as it sits, especially the curved, case-colored butt-plate. However, I am considering purchasing a replacement buttstock for use at the range. Fifty plus rounds of 405s at the bench will leave me beat up a bit. Once I have loads worked up, I'll return the original buttstock. My question is; "Does anyone here know what model of Simms Limbsaver Recoil Pad would best fit the H&R replacement buttsocks?"

Thanks,
Paul

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« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2005, 08:37:35 AM »
Welcome to GBO! :D None of the prefit will work, the only one that will fit with some work is the small grind to fit #10541. Been there!

http://www.limbsaver.com/limbsaver/firearms/grind2fit.aspx
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« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2005, 08:48:20 AM »
They also have come out with a new slip on that comes in 3 sizes!!!. That would be the ticket, easy to use on any stock you want it on and easy to fit, no grinding or sanding. Check their website or a dealer for specs, I forget what length and width each of fit (S,M,and L)....<><.... :grin:
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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2005, 08:54:13 AM »
MSP, I forgot about the slip on :oops: ....the small fits the wood stock like a glove, I have one but don't use it cuz their ugly.....but very functional! :wink:

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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2005, 09:01:26 AM »
For shooting off the bench you can't beat a slip on. I have one on a 20g O/U that had a very poor factory recoil pad. Toke it off and slipped on the limp saver. Game over. No cutting, no grinding and no damage to the stock finish.
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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2005, 09:13:12 AM »
If your just going to change it out for the range and then change back, I have seen a few BPCR shooters that have the cresent buttstock on their Sharps rifles use PAST Recoil Shield Field Ambidextrous  Sure beats the added expense of a stock, and these do work well.

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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2005, 09:14:02 AM »
Some day when I get a few extra bucks I am going to buy a Sims slip on, it sure looks like to ticket to me!!!....<><.... :grin:

I was thinking the medium might be better for me If I just want to leave the stock recoil pad on for bench shooting....
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« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2005, 09:41:28 AM »
Most places sell em for $35-$40, but several sell em for $25-$30....I paid $24.95 for mine at Sportsmans Warehouse.

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/564546
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Re: Buffalo Classic question
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2007, 05:53:24 PM »
Thanks all. I think the slip-on and PAST shields will do the trick for the range. (Sorry about not getting back sooner on this. Since I don't get automatic notices of responses, I don't look.)

Now it's a 1878 Martini Enfield chambered in .50-.348 Win (AKA .50 Alaskan). I'm sure the slip-on and PAST shields are the best idea for this rifle at the bench too.

Thanks again,
Paul

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Re: Buffalo Classic question
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2007, 06:49:14 PM »
LOL, better late than never!!! ;D

Tim
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