USH Recoil Pad

[55esox]

I am looking at putting the finishing touches on my 12 gauge USH, and am thinking of getting a limbsaver type recoil pad. I have the following questions.

1. Do I really need one? I've shot 3 1/2" turkey loads and can handle those (although not exactly a treat). I am more concerned about lessening the shock on my gear than me.

2. I see that limbsaver offers a pad for the Delux (sb2988). I have the regular sb2980. Would these be compatable?

3. if not limbsaver, any other suggestions?

Thank you.

[quickdtoo]

The best way to find out is to print the template and compare it to your stock, see Handi Recoil Pads in the FAQs and Help sticky.

Tim

[eye shot]

   I use a slip on Limbsaver on mine after removing the original pad. I went from 10 to 20 slugs to 40 to 60 at the range. You'll need one because even with all it's weight the USH is a very hard kicking gun!

[55esox]

Would it make sense to install a mercury reducer in addition to a limbsaver? I do like the balance of the setup now.

At the price of ammo nowadays I dont want to be on the range for 40-60 shots!!!!

[55esox]

For what its worth, I installed a grind to fit Limbsaver pad on my 12 and shot this weekend. I think I ran 30 shots through it and can tell you the recoil is not an issue at all. Yes, some slugs have a little more punch (Lightfields), but not anything i would think anyone would develop a flinch from. The recoil is a fraction of what my turkey gun (870) is.

On a side note, the grind to fit pad is actually pretty easy if you have a belt sander. Just take your time and it should come out pretty good.

[12ptdroptine]

I have a USH in the talo special from Lipseys...And this thing KICKS like a mule Could it be from t a change in the stock spec's? But it REALLY does kick.. I was going to put a Limbsaver pad on it...But am really thinking about retireing it... any help here would be appreciated... Drop

[eye shot]

    12pt
 Mines retired already, it is now officially a wall hanger! Sorry but the truth for me is My 1100-Hastings will out shoot my USH at any range with any of my different reloads and it recoils alot less!

[12ptdroptine]

I have a Marlin 512 slugmaster that shoots 2" groups @100yds with lightfield's all day long..I need to try some other loads with it also. I am debateing about the 20ga USH I hear it shoots 2" and under @100yds also. I also hear that the 20ga Encore is a 1 in 24 twist,,The local shop's here really rave about them..Maybe I need one of those too...Drop

[aaron billings]

I've been shooting 10 and 12 gages which kick more than i can deal with.  I've been wondering about putting a lead rod in the stock.  would that reduce recoil as well as the pads? 

[STUMPJMPR]

I tried adding lead to my stock and it through the balance off too far....