recoil pad hard or soft?
- Thread starter manhoer
- Start date
I am no expert on this question but I beleive if you are taking punishment behind a rifle, it would be very difficult to master shooting off the bench. The more you shoot it, the harder it is to control your minds reaction to the recoil. If you can't enjoy it, what's the point? Just my opinion.
timeout
Silver $$ Contributor
manhoer said:
Not sure what cal. you are shooting, but I have never found it enjoyable to have my shoulder beat up when at the range. I would install a muzzle brake or buy a caliber with less recoil. I doubt you will ever master a gun that is inflicting that much pain. JMO. Good Luck!
You have a few options. If your pull is long you may be laying on the rifle alittle also. A shoulder pad is one way to go, cabelas has a good one that i keep in my shooting bag for emergencies. Another way is have a good bench shooter teach you free recoil. If you are taking that kind of beating then your vision will get blurry and you will struggle to aim. Also try pushing forward on the wrist with your thumb to absorb the initial shock. I use the thumb method with good results on my heavy magnum.
PS : I have a similar problem when I lay straight behind a rifle and am forced to lay at an angle to get it on my shoulder . My form is the same as the picture in the nra rule book with the ankles crossed.
PS : I have a similar problem when I lay straight behind a rifle and am forced to lay at an angle to get it on my shoulder . My form is the same as the picture in the nra rule book with the ankles crossed.
Keith Glasscock
Gold $$ Contributor
A softer pad won't change a thing. I've shot both ways, and there is no difference. An adjustable butt will help by getting the pad positioned correctly in reference to your shoulder.
I would, however, suggest that you take a good, hard look at your technique. Black and blue come from either not touching the pad with your shoulder at firing (semi-free recoil), or getting the butt into the wrong part of your shoulder. There is a vein in your shoulder that rides around the collar bone. If you smack that one, you'll bruise up.
I know that everyone speaks of good tracking and being able to watch the trace when shooting, but there are times when it is better to let the rifle do what the rifle does. Just saying...
I would, however, suggest that you take a good, hard look at your technique. Black and blue come from either not touching the pad with your shoulder at firing (semi-free recoil), or getting the butt into the wrong part of your shoulder. There is a vein in your shoulder that rides around the collar bone. If you smack that one, you'll bruise up.
I know that everyone speaks of good tracking and being able to watch the trace when shooting, but there are times when it is better to let the rifle do what the rifle does. Just saying...
manhoer said:
Wear a recoil pad or a like the us High Power guys a jacket, they even have elbow pads....
Upgrades & Donations
This Forum's expenses are primarily paid by member contributions. You can upgrade your Forum membership in seconds. Gold and Silver members get unlimited FREE classifieds for one year. Gold members can upload custom avatars.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.