I shot my 5R yesterday for the second time. I put about 30 rounds through it. I have to be honest my shoulder is pretty sore this morning. Has anyone upgraded the recoil pad on their Rem 700 5R? Any suggestions on what pad to use?
Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
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Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
Try the search engine in my Signature. There have been a couple good threads on replacing the recoil pad on the 5r.
Try the search engine in my Signature. There have been a couple good threads on replacing the recoil pad on the 5r.
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
Yea, it's pretty thin isn't it. A little much off a bench IMHO. Some weight in the void in the butt stock helps too.
Yea, it's pretty thin isn't it. A little much off a bench IMHO. Some weight in the void in the butt stock helps too.
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
I am looking for a little more LOP so I don't think I would have to cut mine. Did you glue it on you did you find a way to use screws?
I am looking for a little more LOP so I don't think I would have to cut mine. Did you glue it on you did you find a way to use screws?
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: h4everything</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The limbsaver is by far the best pad out there. </div></div>
Had one on my 270 WIN. Definitely reduced the felt recoil but I found it a bit "squishy" feeling and did not feel as solid when shouldering the rifle.
YMMV
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: h4everything</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The limbsaver is by far the best pad out there. </div></div>
Had one on my 270 WIN. Definitely reduced the felt recoil but I found it a bit "squishy" feeling and did not feel as solid when shouldering the rifle.
YMMV
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
Try the Limbsaver slip-on. If your scope eye relief is correct for the current length of pull you might find the extra is perfect when you go prone.
If you want it for recoil just readjust the scope and your good to go.
Try the Limbsaver slip-on. If your scope eye relief is correct for the current length of pull you might find the extra is perfect when you go prone.
If you want it for recoil just readjust the scope and your good to go.
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quarter Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try the Limbsaver slip-on. If your scope eye relief is correct for the current length of pull you might find the extra is perfect when you go prone.
If you want it for recoil just readjust the scope and your good to go. </div></div>
+1
I cut and screwed mine on and it was very nice, and I also added lead into the void in the stock to tame the recoil.
SScott
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quarter Horse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try the Limbsaver slip-on. If your scope eye relief is correct for the current length of pull you might find the extra is perfect when you go prone.
If you want it for recoil just readjust the scope and your good to go. </div></div>
+1
I cut and screwed mine on and it was very nice, and I also added lead into the void in the stock to tame the recoil.
SScott
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
Did you have to do any shapeing on the limbsaver? To be honest I am more concerned about fit and length of pull than recoil reduction. Has anyone ever tried:http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=235896
Did you have to do any shapeing on the limbsaver? To be honest I am more concerned about fit and length of pull than recoil reduction. Has anyone ever tried:http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=235896
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
Try this link
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...973#Post2110973
or
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2670124
Try this link
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...973#Post2110973
or
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2670124
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jlaw973</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try this link
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...973#Post2110973
or
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2670124 </div></div>
Thanks! I must need some more practice searching this site.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jlaw973</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try this link
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...973#Post2110973
or
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2670124 </div></div>
Thanks! I must need some more practice searching this site.
Re: Remington 700 5R Recoil Pad
I finally got up the nerve up to do the grind to fit install. I started on it today, but need to get some epoxy and fine grit sandpaper for finishing up. I'm using the Pachmayr Decelerator 750B 1" medium size. I used a belt sander to grind the pad. I'm also adding some weight to the stock. I filled the void with sand until it got an inch from the top, then melted some lead and poured it on top of the sand then cooled it with a bottle of water. Then I dumped it all out. Now I have a nice square hunk of lead that fits nicely in the end of the stock. I am also adding a Karsten's custom cheek rest A-model. I will give update and post pics when finished.
I finally got up the nerve up to do the grind to fit install. I started on it today, but need to get some epoxy and fine grit sandpaper for finishing up. I'm using the Pachmayr Decelerator 750B 1" medium size. I used a belt sander to grind the pad. I'm also adding some weight to the stock. I filled the void with sand until it got an inch from the top, then melted some lead and poured it on top of the sand then cooled it with a bottle of water. Then I dumped it all out. Now I have a nice square hunk of lead that fits nicely in the end of the stock. I am also adding a Karsten's custom cheek rest A-model. I will give update and post pics when finished.
