Limbsaver

I installed a Limbsaver on my 1895 and am quite pleased with it. Have one on my 300 WSM too and it is terrific. The only thing I wonder about on my 1895 is that the edge of the pad is so soft that wonder if it doesn't affect the point of aim once in a while. I've not taken it to a solid range bench to really try to pin down that impression. Anyway, the pad, which fit my rifle nearly perfectly, has made my thumper into my favorite plinker... For old times sake I'll eventually replace it with one of Levers leather buttstock covers.

 

I've discovered that none of the pads are an exact fit for an 1895, it's better to go with a grind to fit. I used the Hogue, it seemed to grind better than the Limbsaver. I just mounted it first and outlined the buttstock, one screw fits fine but the other has to be drilled. Then I ground it with a beltsander occasionally checking the fit. I've done two this way and they look good. It's not the easiest way but the final result is worth the work ...

EDIT: I had said I used Uncle Mike's but I meant I used the Hogue grind to fit ...
http://www.hogueinc.com/getgrip/merchant.ihtml?id=506&step=2

 

I use the slip on pad on all my big bore rifles. It fits a lot better than the one you install. They work really well for me.

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I've had limbsaver grind to fit pads put on rifles before. That's the only ones I've had experience with and they work well. I'll probably put one on my 1895.

 

I think the Pachmeyer is easy to do, (grind to fit) but the limbsaver by all accounts tames the recoil a tad better

 

I think the Pachmeyer is easy to do, (grind to fit) but the limbsaver by all accounts tames the recoil a tad better

 

For the grind to fit Limbsaver and pachmayr pads is the small size the closest size for the 1895?
JR

 

Personally, I have the LimbSaver and it works great. I've been playing around with Garrett and BuffaloBore heavy loads and it takes the edge off of the recoil pretty good.

 

I have the Pachmayer and it fits 99%. I had prevously drilled out the spaces in the factory pad to give it some cush which worked ok, but the Pachmayer is better.

 

Ive tried them all and the best for recoil absortion seems to be the limbsaver.

 

I have a Pachmayer pad installed a year ago on my 1895. It fits 99% well and it made a big difference.

In hearing about the LimbSavers, I may give it a try for my A-bolt 300wm which kicks just as hard as my 1895 used to. :lol:

 

I'm dropping off my 1895 to a gunsmith tomorrow. I fully trust this gunsmith with my guns and he's going to put on a grind to fit recoil pad that I haven't heard of. He says he's used them and they're great. I trust him because he's used these before I haven't gone wrong taking his word for anything before. For the life of me I can't remember what they were called. I'll find out tomorrow.

 

I'm thinking of a limbsaver for my GS, and was wondering if these are made of the same sticky material the Kick-eze is made of? I put those on my sons' 30-06 for them and they seem sticky when shouldering.

 

I am going to go with a kickeeze

Specifically the sporting clays model. I think the piece at the top that is chamfered should help reduce snagging when shouldering with heavy hunting clothes on.

FFF

 

Recoil Pad for the 45-70

I ordered a recoil pad from Marlin for $14.00 and it works great. Screw holes line up perfectly and recoil is now much better since I took that brick off of the back of my rifle. You do have to grind to fit like all of the rest but why pay more for a name. My loads are hot enough that the lever wants to open up on every shot so I have to really hang onto it. The recoil pad that I got is a ventilated design that Marlin puts onto their shotguns, and why they don't put them on the guide gun is beyond me. My rifle is now a joy to shoot if you don't shoot over twenty rounds at a time, otherwise your shoulder is going to get a little sore. By the way, I noticed some of you are using Beartooth bullets. I bought a few to try out and found that the Remington 405 gr. JHP bullet is every bit as good for practial hunting purposes, and cheap from Cabelas. Also the loads that are given out by Beartooth Bullets are for Ruger #1 rifles and not Marlins. I checked it out in Lymans 48th reload book, so be carful if you use them. My favorite all purpose load is 49.0 gr of Hodgdon 322 and the 405 gr. Remington at around to 1750 feet per second, with 2750 foot pounds of energy. More than enough!

 

Re: Recoil Pad for the 45-70

I ordered a recoil pad from Marlin for $14.00 and it works great. Screw holes line up perfectly and recoil is now much better since I took that brick off of the back of my rifle. You do have to grind to fit like all of the rest but why pay more for a name. My loads are hot enough that the lever wants to open up on every shot so I have to really hang onto it. The recoil pad that I got is a ventilated design that Marlin puts onto their shotguns, and why they don't put them on the guide gun is beyond me.

How long ago did you get this recoil pad from Marlin? I don't see one listed on their website store.
Thanks,
JR

 

Marlin Recoil Pad

I called Marlin direct at their toll free service number (800-544-8892), and talked to them about replacing the brick on my rifle. I just asked if they had another recoil pad that would work on the guide gun and take care of the recoil because the pad they put on the rifle was hard as a brick. They said the best pad would be the one they use on their shotguns because it is ventalited. They install for $75.00, but I knew someone who put my on for $15.00. This recoil pad is a natural on the guide gun and they should all be sold with them. The pad is black and looks great on the rifle, plus it keeps you form dislocating your shoulder. I've only had my rifle about two months so I know they have them. Get one now because as you know Remington bought Marlin and the changeover takes place this year, and who knows what happens after that. ( As I recall the price was $13.60 or $13. 80, something like that).

 

I use the decelerator from Pach on my 50 alaskan. the factory plastic is fine for the 45/70's

 

xlr pad

I noticed my new 1895xlr pad is really soft. How does this kind of pad compare to a limbsaver, pachmayer, or other top end pad? Is there a big difference. If I shorten my stock I may re-grind the factory pad instead of spending another $35.

 

I have a limbsaver on my 1895 that I purchased at cabellas in Nebraska several years back, and it fits perfect. I like the Limbsaver because I can keep my 1895CB original with the butt plate that it came with. Shoot straight, Joe 8)

 

Recoil pad? i go bare steel or brass all the way baby! Theres a lot of strength in Pain...don't be girly men ..take off the rubber and fit something traditional to them big-bores! :twisted: BOOYAH!

(look at my avatar,...Hard is the only way to go!!)

 

Yup! Recoil pad for me, :shock: not that I want one but I have gone under the knife two times with shoulder reconstruction and as much as those MD's charge :twisted: I will stick with the limbsaver. By the way, I can shoot with both shoulders with good accuracy.
They teach us in school to use protection, not too sure but I think that this could fall under that area of using protection. :roll: be careful don't go bare :lol: Shoot straight, Joe 8)

 

Yup! Recoil pad for me, :shock: not that I want one but I have gone under the knife two times with shoulder reconstruction and as much as those MD's charge :twisted: I will stick with the limbsaver. By the way, I can shoot with both shoulders with good accuracy.
They teach us in school to use protection, not too sure but I think that this could fall under that area of using protection. :roll: be careful don't go bare :lol: Shoot straight, Joe 8)

If yer shootin' heavies, and don't use a good rubber, you will wind up at an MD. Rubber is cheaper. You only get one body, and no extra quarters in this game.