Recommendations for recoil pad

[raimanparoni]

Hi

What will be a good choice for recoil pad in 375 H&H caliber

I have to shorten little bit my Sako's stock and recoil pad is glued in so I have to change it

Recommendations for good recoil pad

Thank You

 

[MBIZI SAFARIS]

For me there it only one : Pachmayr Old English. Comes in red/brown/black 0,8 or 1"

 

[ZG47]

You might want to search for a shotgun version of a 'solid' pad because it will have a harder section right at the top to stop the pad from snagging your shirt as you bring it up quickly. I have always been too impatient to order one when I have to replace a butt pad BUT ... in your line of work it is probably a very good idea to get that type of pad.

I actually plan to replace some of my butt pads with the shotgun type but I have a fairly long list of household repairs to get through first!

 

[CAustin]

I use a Pachmyer on my 458 Lott! It's a slip on version and it works very well.

 

[Cousin Bongo]

Kickeez Magnum grind to fit. https://kickeezproducts.com/recoil-pads/magnum-recoil-pad/ 1 3/8" thick.

My .458, .375 and short barreled .45-70 all wear one. Thickest, "softest" recoil pad I know of and installing one makes an huge difference!

CB

 

[rookhawk]

Here's the aesthetic purists answer:

Every fine rifle in the world has two choices of pads: An orange Silvers of England pad OR a red Silvers of England pad. They can be covered in leather effectively as has been done for a century too. Everything about them is proper. The bad news? ZERO recoil absorption. It's like putting a rock to your shoulder.

Thus, the cool kids that want the look but can't stand the ouch take the advice provided by @Mbizi Safaris above with the Pachmayr Old English pads in Red or Orange.

A new alternative that is a bit firmer (desirably less squishy) than the Old English is New England Custom Gun's "quick release" pads. They come in red and orange and can be removed and replaced for different lengths without tools.

For the true recoil sissy, myself sadly included, the squishiest, stickiest recoil mitigating pad in existence that doesn't look "Wrong wrong wrong" from 3' away is the Pachmayr Decelerator XL in London Orange. It takes the sting out and from a few feet away everyone still thinks you're a proper gentlemen with a Silvers Pad.

That concludes my recoil pad snobbery diatribe.

 

[DM Shooting]

I use ISIS recoil pads on heavy calibres bad news is they have a green edge and are British. Good news far better than any other pad and can be leather covered quite easily.

 

[35bore]

Before you invest in a recoil pad, or any other recoil reducer, make sure of your shooting stance. Basically, just make sure you are "squared" with the rifle. If your rifle is jumping to the left or right, upon discharge, then you're not squared. If it jumps, less to either side,, more up jump,, then you're there. If recoil is still to much, then get the pad or mercury. If you are off center even a lighter caliber can kick the shit outta you. However, there are those rifles (for some reason) will just knock the shit out of you every time you squeeze the trigger. Those rifles you have to choose to keep, that or cut your losses.

 

[Therack]

I use Limbsaver on both rifles and shotguns.

 

[curtism1234]

I use Limbsaver on both rifles and shotguns.

I was going to say "no love for limbsaver?"

I think the rifle being mentioned is too snooty for it though...

 

[ChrisG]

You probably don't need the thickest pad possible. It really isn't that hard to mitigate a .375 H&H unless your rifle weighs 6 lbs. And then I am not sure a recoil pad would help all that much. My .416 Ruger wore the original red Ruger pad that it came with for the longest time. It's probably a half inch thick and about as soft as being hit with a billy club. I probably put 70 full power loads down range with it. After that, Shooting my .375 H&H is like shooting an '06. As long as you get off the bench, it will not be that bad. If you have some medical condition that requires you to lessen the recoil, I would say .375 H&H probably isn't the best choice. I hate to say it... as I loathe them more than any other firearm contraption but.... a muzzle brake will knock a .375's recoil down to .308 levels. There I said it... I'm gonna have to go sit down for a while and recuperate. Definitely a very very last resort if you still can't stand the recoil. Again... GET OFF THE BENCH once it is sighted in!!! Use a PAST pad on the bench. I can't stress enough how NOT fun shooting a 4,000+ ft-lb rifle off the bench is. once you start shooting from real world position, you gain not only marksmanship skills, but a huge reduction in felt recoil. Best of luck!

 

[Ridgewalker]

I have Pachmayr Decelarator and Limbsavers on most of my guns. They both seem to work well. To clarify...my 375 H&H has a muzzle brake and as ChrisG says, it recoils like a 308. You may not like muzzle brakes, but if you've suffered from a torn retna (trampoline with grandkids) and severed rotator tendons (Moab mountain biking crash), recoil is not your friend.
My Tikka Lite in 300 Win Mag was brutal until I put a Limbsaver on it. Eventually had to go to a muzzlebrake on it too.
PHes don't like muzzlebrakes and I certainly understand, but if they want me as a client, they will need to understand my issues.
Best of luck taking care of those shoulders!

PS, if they hang up on your shoulder, cover them with leather. My upland guns have this and they slide right in to the pocket.

 

[Rob404]

I use slip on Limbsavers for recoil protection as well as a little more length of pull

 

[curtism1234]

I use slip on Limbsavers for recoil protection as well as a little more length of pull

I for the fall and winter hunting most of us do, I like the slip on pad during the summer/fall target practice (When you mount the scope, have the pad on) and I like to remove it hunting to compensate for clothing. Otherwise you stand a chance seeing nothing but black in the scope and have to stretch your neck out excessively to shoot.

 

[The_Wanderer]

another vote for limbsaver- the one on my 375 is great

 

[raimanparoni]

I choose Pachmayr Decelerator 1" thick. Thanks for your opinions

 

[lcq]

I use slip on Limbsavers for recoil protection as well as a little more length of pull

that is exactly what I do

 

[ArmyGrunt]

Another option, which I've no experience with aside from reading, is to get a permanent change in Magna-Port..
Has anyone had this done? I understood it to be similar to a brake, but the barrel itself is drilled at certain angles.

 

[Rob404]

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Another option, which I've no experience with aside from reading, is to get a permanent change in Magna-Port..
Has anyone had this done? I understood it to be similar to a brake, but the barrel itself is drilled at certain angles.

Magna porting was popular on large caliber wheel gun pistols (357,44Mag)back in the day, I've seen a few rifles with magna porting but have no idea how well they perform

 

[ArmyGrunt]

I've seen pictures of it done in Desert Eagles and a few semi auto guns, and some wheel guns. I've considered sending in my 375 Ruger.
However! I found it interesting to see the previous comments about getting off the bench. The first time I shot it, nine rounds and I was done. Last time I did there were many other guns, and friends, but I recall the recoil being WAY better.