Adjustable butt pads

[Les]

A friend and I were discussing gun fit over the weekend, and the subject of adjustable butt pads came up.  I'm talking about the ones which can be moved up/down as required.  Something like:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bisley-Adjustable-Rubber-RECOIL-BUTT-PAD-Stock-Shoulder-Rifle-Buttplate-Plate-/330760238268?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item4d02d8b4bc

I have used spacers in the past to increase the LOP, but have never considered - or even seen - an adjustable butt pad being used to alter the drop.

Does anybody have any definitive ideas about the use of these pads, or are they best left for the airgun/airsoft  brigade?

 

[timps]

Depends what you are trying to achieve, if it's to raise comb height then you can cause muzzle flip by using one. The force of the recoil is now above the shoulder and it pivots on the adjuster, obviously dependent on how far you adjust. If you raise the comb itself this keeps the recoil in line with the shoulder rather than above it. Just my thoughts.

 

[Les]

Yes, I can see where that would be a problem, especially when using the top barrel of an O/U.  They are obviously not very common for a very good reason.

 

[Les53]

Looks rather like a Jones Adjuster, I've seen quite a few around the trap layouts over the years, I think Tim Greenwood used to sell the odd one or two!!!!!!  :laugh:

 

[Skeet UK]

They do have their uses, for "mild" height adjustments and canting the butt pad into the shoulder pocket.

The best one to get, would be http://www.recoilsystems.com/adjustableRecoilPad/adjustable-recoil-pad.asp should you need one. Not made of metals so don't add lots of weight, plus, has the best recoil pad available on the market.

 

[westley]

I was in Aldi this morning and they were selling rather large X pads, in fact the size for 2 knees and in an array of colours for £1.99 !        :huh:

I will get my tin at out !

 

[Jaykaysea]

I read the thread expecting something completely different.....

 

[Eddie Wilkinson]

And I was disappointed too :crazy:

 

[Sian]

I so wanted to make a joke but thought again.

 

[ips]

I don't know what you three are on about i have lead a sheltered life.

 

[HDAV]

They do have their uses, for "mild" height adjustments and canting the butt pad into the shoulder pocket.

The best one to get, would be http://www.recoilsystems.com/adjustableRecoilPad/adjustable-recoil-pad.asp should you need one. Not made of metals so don't add lots of weight, plus, has the best recoil pad available on the market.


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[PhilS]

I read the thread expecting something completely different.....

Cheeky money  :biggrin:

 

[PhilS]

I don't know what you three are on about i have lead a sheltered life.

Riiiiiight, hmmmm

 

[Eddie Wilkinson]

fitted an adjustable Xpad to little fellas gun, works great, slight adjustments done as needed due to growing up,  reduced recoil an added bouns. I've fitted a standard to mine, 25 yrs shooting all sorts mainly 36grm in the early days as it was he norm and I'm stuffed. Helps a lot.

 

[Skeet UK]

I read the thread expecting something completely different.....

 

[Les]

Butt PADS, old son .... not butt plugs!! :sarcastichand:   :sarcastic:

 

[Skeet UK]

Butt PADS, old son .... not butt plugs!! :sarcastichand:   :sarcastic:

Oh....!  Jaykaysea and I thought it was some sort of

 

[Jaykaysea]

Seriously laughing out loud on the Isle of Wight ferry.....everyone will think I am barking mad....

Skeet UK that is so funny.....

 

[PhilS]

I think it's great the way he runs out and takes the appropriate photos  :crazy: