Recoil Pad ?

fitdjr

fitdjr

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Hey guys I am looking to set up my old Marlin 30-30 for my 13 year old daughter for deer season next year. I want to tame it down a little so I bought a couple boxes of the reduce recoil 125gr. Remington Core-Lokt and also wanted to put an after market recoil pad on it(the one that came on it is a hard plastic one that might as well not be there). I was hoping to find one that fit the gun but I am having no luck it is a cheaper Marlin model 30as(everyone I see is for the 336). So if I have to get a slip on are there any that you recommend that has a good fit. Thanks for any help.
David
 
Originally Posted By: fitdjr Hey guys I am looking to set up my old Marlin 30-30 for my 13 year old daughter for deer season next year. I want to tame it down a little so I bought a couple boxes of the reduce recoil 125gr. Remington Core-Lokt and also wanted to put an after market recoil pad on it(the one that came on it is a hard plastic one that might as well not be there). I was hoping to find one that fit the gun but I am having no luck it is a cheaper Marlin model 30as(everyone I see is for the 336). So if I have to get a slip on are there any that you recommend that has a good fit. Thanks for any help.
David

I contacted Limbsaver by email about a pad for a synthetic stock on a Browning shotgun. They had me take measurements of the butt and then got back with me with a part #.

If that does not work you could always get a grind to fit pad.
 
Originally Posted By: rodngunLimbsaver.

+1
Just put a limbsaver on my old winchester 30-30 and it really
helped. Liked it so much I went and got another for my 12g
but haven't tried that yet.
 
I would be concerned about the slip on increasing what could very well be an already too long length of pull.

One of the key ingredients to getting youths into hunting is a properly fit stock that makes shooting comfortable and recoil as tolerable as possible.........
 
Like 2muchgun said a properly fitted stock makes a big difference. The ONLY way to check it is to put the gun to your shoulder wearing your hunting clothe, and see where your thumb comes in relation to your nose. If it is too close it will hurt the snot locker. Too far away and the long stock will be awkward, and kick harder. Before cutting a piece off the stock drill 2 1/4" holes away from the screw holes then if you want to glue the piece back on latter just put doweling in the hols to line everything up. The limbsaver is the way to go. If you can't spend the money for a permanent pad cut the stock off before using the slip on. An other option is cut the stock down, attach the old but plate, and buy a Limbsaver, or Past recoil shield to wear while shooting. The recoil might not be too bas with the 125g load. (smart move. Be sure ti have her practice loading, unloading, and muzzle control before hunting. Gooh luck
Frank
 
I have a .444 that came with a butt plate, and it flat out kicked my [beeep]. One range session I did about a box through it sighting in some heavy hunting loads and then switched to my work AR that for some reason I developed a sever case of CHS with. (Can't Hit [beeep])

I couldn't figure out what was going on until I looked at my front deltoid and saw it pulsing 1/2 an inch with every beat of my heart. I was beyond done for the day
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I put a limbsaver on it it and while it still has some thump it's beyond tolerable as long as I shoot it before my HMR. I shot my HMR first one day and ended up with a pair of broken sunglasses after 1 shot with the .444
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I also put one on my 25-06 this year. It was a sweetheart to shoot with the factory pad and with the limbsaver I'd give it to an 8 year old without worry. Good stuff.

If you can't find one that fits the rifle well and you don't want to mess with a grind to fit the over the shoulder pads should work really well with any rifle or shotgun. Make her look kind of sporting to boot.
 
Wow thanks for all the input everyone, I will check the length of pull for sure,this rifle is a small carbine already and thought it would be cool to hand it down being it was my first rifle.She is a good shot with the 10/22 and she wants to start hunting this coming season.Already been a few times with me in the field and just likes being out there. So it will be a hunters safety course and lots of time at the gun club this comming year.(lucky me!)
 
with most children, the rifle will be muzzle heavy and the stock too long.

To estimate how long the stock should be for her, get her to bend her index finger (like she was pulling the trigger) and measure to the crease in her forearm, it may be a shocking measurement...cut your existing stock to that length. If you don't adjust the stock length properly, she will never see out of the scope, or be able to use the open sights.

If money is no object, A rifle that works very well for small children is the Thompson Contender in 30/30(very light in the front) and just cut the stock to fit her.
 


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