How a Recoil Pad Can Make Shooting More Comfortable

How a Recoil Pad Can Make Shooting More Comfortable

Whether you're a shotgun shooter or rifle shooter, the pain of recoil can be a deterrent to your shooting experience. Regardless of the shotgun or rifle you're firing, a well designed and installed recoil pad can significantly reduce this impact and make shooting much more comfortable for both sport shooters and hunters alike.

A recoil pad is a piece of rubber, foam, leather, neoprene or other soft material that's usually attached to the buttstock of a rifle or shotgun. It can be worn around the shoulder with straps, or can be placed between the buttstock and the shoulder of the person firing the gun.

When used properly, a recoil pad absorbs and disperses the energy from your shotgun or rifle’s recoil and distributes it evenly through the shoulder of the shooter. This allows the shotgun or rifle to be fired with greater comfort, which ultimately leads to increased control and stability when shooting.

Shotgun recoil is hard on the shoulder, which can lead to soreness and bruising after a long day of shooting. The use of a recoil pad can significantly reduce these impacts and prevent injury, while also increasing comfort and shooting performance.

A good recoil pad can significantly reduce the peak force, muzzle jump and rock back of your shotgun or rifle by converting some of the energy into heat through a system of water or air. This helps to disperse the recoil forces and absorb them more evenly across the shotgun or rifle’s stock, resulting in less of a shock and impact when shooting.

There are many different types of recoil pads available today, including pre-fit, grind to fit, slip over and solid Sorbothane pads. Each type has a unique feature and benefit for the type of shooting being done. LimbSaver recoil pads are available as both a pre-fit or grind to fit option, allowing the pad to be easily cut for a custom and snug fit on the buttstock of your rifle or shotgun.

The KICK-EEZ Sorbothane Recoil Pad has a proven track record of delivering a dramatic reduction in felt recoil, which can make your shotgun more comfortable to shoot and greatly enhances the performance of your shotgun or rifle. Our solid Sorbothane pad can be ground to a custom fit, ensuring maximum effectiveness and is available in a variety of thicknesses and styles for a perfect fit on your firearm.

The AirTech Slip-On Recoil Pad is the easiest way to reduce felt recoil on your rifle, shotgun or muzzleloader without altering your stock's design or making any major modifications to your firearm. This slip-on recoil pad can be slipped over the existing factory recoil pad and offers significant recoil reduction, while providing enhanced control and stability for a more comfortable, accurate shooting experience. This is the perfect solution for hunters, clay shooters and target shooters who want to enjoy a more comfortable shooting experience while reducing muzzle jump, peak force and recoil. The AirTech Slip-On Recoil pad can be installed directly over the stock of your rifle, shotgun or muzzleloader and is made in the USA.