Author Topic: Limsaver Recoil really work? (Read 8217 times)

elk311 · « **on:** October 22, 2009, 07:26:36 AM »

Just wondering if anyone has tried the "Limbsaver" recoil reducing pads on a rifle and if so how did it work? I have a 338 WinMag that jars me quite a bit at the range, in fact after about 5 rounds I've had enough. I love this gun and in the field you don't feel a thing (2 elk and 1 cougar) but I would like to enjoy it at the range as well. I've been reading and it sounds like a visit to the gunsmith would help, at least with regard to fitting of my Ruger M77 MkII anyway. But if a simple slip on recoil pad would work I'm all for it. Any insight?

youngchristof · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:29:18 AM »

i have a limb saver recoil pad on my rifle and I love it the gun seems to go off much more smoothly

Ray · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:30:46 AM »

Yes, it makes a difference on my .30-06 which has no recoil pad.

Rick · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:55:42 AM »

I had the exact rifle you have. I ended up with a pre-fit Pachmyr decelerator pad. It made the recoil a bit more pleasant over the thin hard pad Ruger puts on at the factory.

I recently put a Limbsaver on my Tikka T3 and think the Pachmyr does a better job reducing the felt recoil.

Pachmyr makes two pre-fit pads for the Ruger. Pre 2001 is #01736 and post 2001 is #01741.

GoldTip · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:58:15 AM »

I have a Pachmeyr magnum decelerator pad on my M77 all weather with teh old boat paddle style stock in 300 win mag. It is a definite improvement over the factory stock pad. I have a Sim recoil pad on 325wsm which is a Browning stainless stalker, and I feel the Sims pad is superior in reducing felt recoil.

thinkingman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2009, 08:48:03 AM »

They definitely work.
Tikka 300WSM....6.5lbs

Tony 270WSM · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:52:00 AM »

The Limb works great! Have also had the Decel and feel the Limb does a better job at reducing felt recoil.

wsmnut · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2009, 11:07:04 AM »

I have two Model 70's in 300 wsm. One is the classic walnut blued rifle with the Pachmayr decelerator, while the other is a stainless/synthetic version. The stainless rifle is much lighter. I bought a prefit Limbsaver for it. It was a very quick two screw installation, and the rifle with the Limbsaver has less felt recoil.
I would be surprised if there is not a prefit Limbsaver made for your rifle.
Good Luck.

BigGoonTuna · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2009, 06:11:25 PM »

i've got one that came stock on my shotgun from the factory. i could shoot that thing all day long.

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2009, 09:51:48 PM »

I love my limbsaver, use it on my .300 mag. Plus I think they are made local.

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:07:15 PM »

My Rem 700 came with an R-3 recoil pad, right out of the box. Similar to the limbsaver pad, but a Remington product. I love it, and will never own another high powered centerfire without one. I fitted my son's .243 with a Limbsaver slip on model. He is 10 years old and only weights about 70 lbs, but he can shoot that rifle all day and it doesn't bother him.

BigGoonTuna · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:47:05 PM »

Quote from: PacificNWhunter on October 22, 2009, 09:51:48 PM

Plus I think they are made local.

yep, the company is out of shelton!

BrandonWatts · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2009, 11:19:31 PM »

yep right in shelton 1/4 of a mile from where i live

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2009, 11:31:29 PM »

awsome company love all there products rifle archery shot gun what ever they are super

elk311 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2009, 07:11:07 AM »

Picked up the slip-on model last night at Sportsmans/Wholesale Sports in Silverdale. Will try it out this weekend at the range. Sounds like a good investment from all of your comments. In fact I picked up a great idea from Pathfinder101 and that is to use a Limbsaver on one of my kids rifle's. I have been trying to figure out what caliber to get for them so they won't be intimidated by recoil. Sounds like a 25-06 with the Limbsaver would work well in that case.

Thanks again all !!!

cabin308 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2009, 07:47:59 AM »

Good choice, you'll be happy with it. I have two Tikka T3, a 300wsm and a 308Win. I put a Limbsaver pad on the 300wsm and a KICK-EEZ pad on the 308Win. Prior to installing them, the 300wsm kicked much harder than the 308Win. Now, the 300wsm recoil (w/Limbsaver) has a much softer feel on the shoulder than the 308Win with KICK-EEZ.

for the SVL Limbsaver!

MtnMuley · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2009, 10:27:55 AM »

They absolutely work.

PA BEN · « **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:02:08 AM »

Love it. I put the slip-on one on my new 7mm rem. mag. took all the bit out of it.

elk311 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2009, 04:10:42 PM »

WOW !!! Does it ever work

I'm in love with my .338 all over again

Now I'm back into thinking seriously about hand-loading this caliber.

Thanks everyone !

lazydrifter · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2009, 09:10:17 AM »

my son put one on his Tikka 270 wsm. Made a huge difference. Well worth the money.

mazama · « **Reply #20 on:** October 26, 2009, 10:29:17 PM »

Had the hard rubber on rem 700-338rum, changed to limbsaver and no more bruised shoulder. That gun was brutal without it.

grizzlygibbs · « **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2009, 12:13:25 AM »

Yes limbsaver on a .30-06 ruger m77 2

It helped but I switched to a 165 gr. Federal premium from the core-locts as well and that made a world of difference!

WildfireArcher · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2009, 11:16:22 PM »

got one on my rifle and my shotgun. Makes the recoil more of a push on your shoulder rather than a swift punch!

-Wildfire

Intruder · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:20:36 AM »

Yes... it will help quite a bit with the recoil issues you have, NO question!!!

Quote from: Tony 270WSM on October 22, 2009, 10:52:00 AM

The Limb works great! Have also had the Decel and feel the Limb does a better job at reducing felt recoil.

I agree... the SIMs is probably the best on the market. I've got both but only continue to buy the Limbsaver.

bearpaw · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:32:19 AM »

First thing I do is have a limbsaver put on a new gun if it has any kick to it and the kick is reduced by 30% to 50% it seems....

spur_ride · « **Reply #25 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:39:40 AM »

i used a limb saver in my 300wby and it was night and day. it worked great and i would recomend it.

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