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 Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/03/24 01:46 PM
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I have a Tikka roughtech in 300WSM. Looking into replacing the factory recoil pad (which sucks). My question is has anyone ever used a Backstop recoil pad from Backfire and is it worth the $50.00 more than the Limbsaver pad.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/03/24 01:55 PM
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Before I change the recoil pad and put a break on my Tikka 300 wsm it was a man killer at the shoulder end.
I went with a limbsaver and it's fine.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/03/24 02:11 PM
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My T3 came with the Tikka Limbsaver and it works great. 270 but it is a lightweight rifle, and recoil is barely noticeable at the range. I use slip-on Limbsavers on certain milsurps to add some LOP and they work well too.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/03/24 02:31 PM
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Backstop !!
They look kinda funky but they are way better reducing felt recoil on boomers. I believe they do make a quick fit for the Tikkas. Get one and let us know. All other recoil pads are just too solid to really work.
The Roughneck might have enough muzzle meat to have threaded for can or brake.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/03/24 02:31 PM
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There is nothing I would pay $50 over a limbsaver for...Kickezz, Pachmayr or Limbsaver is what I have always went with.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel As much as I hate to admit it, I do like my truck
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/04/24 11:34 AM
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/04/24 01:23 PM
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Backstop !!
They look kinda funky but they are way better reducing felt recoil on boomers. I believe they do make a quick fit for the Tikkas. Get one and let us know. All other recoil pads are just too solid to really work.
The Roughneck might have enough muzzle meat to have threaded for can or brake. Buzz have you used a backstop? The Limbsaver is excellent by the way. It will get sticky over time and need replaced. Still well worth the money
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/04/24 02:10 PM
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Ive watched enough reviews and tests on it to know it works so much better than a hard, sticky limbsaver. Most pads are for looks and have no functional qualities whatsoever.
My advice, thread it and can it.
Last edited by Buzzsaw; 10/04/24 02:10 PM.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/04/24 02:22 PM
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Ive watched enough reviews and tests on it to know it works so much better than a hard, sticky limbsaver. Most pads are for looks and have no functional qualities whatsoever.
My advice, thread it and can it. You did not just pull a trashcan Dan on us...did ya?  Also, recoil pads have a very functional role...that was you digging. My daddy always said "son, you find yourself in a hole...best advice I can tell you is first to quit digging." Just stop Buzz...say no and move on.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel As much as I hate to admit it, I do like my truck
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/04/24 02:51 PM
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lol, yeah, my intention wasn’t harsh, but sometimes use of a product is relevant. Dando.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/04/24 03:31 PM
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/04/24 05:51 PM
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I like the Limbsaver Airtech and have it on my Tikka. I haven't tried the Backstop but would love to try one. I'm interested if it really reduces muzzle flip and felt recoil as much as they claim.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/09/24 08:19 PM
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My $0.02 worth, if it has a recoil pad on the stock, put a brake on instead. My 300 WSM nick name was the mule. As it kicked liked one. I added an Area 419 brake and the problem was solved. With the same universal Area 419 mount, I upgraded to a Thunder Beast Ultra Seven suppressor. My 300 WSM is an absolute pleasure to shoot now. Best of luck on your project.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/09/24 08:22 PM
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Get the recoil pad And brake And suppressor Lay a pillow under your elbow and Use recoil reduced loads That should feel like 6.5 Creedmoor after your apply all steps 
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/09/24 08:47 PM
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I thought the Roughtechs came with a factory brake?
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/09/24 08:51 PM
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So the Backstop has a 'protector' that you use for storage. How often are you going to lose that and have to replace it? Can I take it off on Friday night and put it back on when I put it back in the case Sunday, or does it go on/off every time a I hunt? What needs to be 'protected'?
https://web.archive.org/web/20170223065011/http:/www.rrdvegas.com/silencer-cleaning.html
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/10/24 11:41 AM
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So the Backstop has a 'protector' that you use for storage. How often are you going to lose that and have to replace it? Can I take it off on Friday night and put it back on when I put it back in the case Sunday, or does it go on/off every time a I hunt? What needs to be 'protected'? From their website: A standout feature of the Backstop Pad is its patent-pending "throne" protector. Most companies design pads to be way too stiff so they won't deform when stored butt-down in a gun safe for extended periods. Each Backstop Pad includes a hard-plastic protector you can slip on during long-term storage so your pad retains its bounce, and so we don't have to compromise your pad's design.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/10/24 01:28 PM
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So the Backstop has a 'protector' that you use for storage. How often are you going to lose that and have to replace it? Can I take it off on Friday night and put it back on when I put it back in the case Sunday, or does it go on/off every time a I hunt? What needs to be 'protected'? From their website: A standout feature of the Backstop Pad is its patent-pending "throne" protector. Most companies design pads to be way too stiff so they won't deform when stored butt-down in a gun safe for extended periods. Each Backstop Pad includes a hard-plastic protector you can slip on during long-term storage so your pad retains its bounce, and so we don't have to compromise your pad's design. Thanks! So essentially, they made it extremely soft/flexible, hence the increased performance.
https://web.archive.org/web/20170223065011/http:/www.rrdvegas.com/silencer-cleaning.html
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/14/24 07:09 PM
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I've had good luck with kickeez on 12 ga shotguns.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/18/24 08:11 PM
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Yes it's already threaded with a factory break . Me being a C 6/7 quad I'm trying to geat the most recoil off. I'm building this this for future nilgai hunt. Thanks for everyone info
Last edited by wheeling_hunter; 10/18/24 08:21 PM.
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Re: Backstop or Limbsaver recoil pad
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10/18/24 08:43 PM
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I’ve always used pachmayr decelerators.
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