Author Topic: How effective is the Limb Saver vs Pachmayr (Read 1582 times)

hans g./UpS · « **on:** October 19, 2004, 06:51:29 AM »

How effective are the Limb Saver slip -on recoil pads versus the Pachmayr
version?
I have a Savage 116FLSS 338WinMag that is both too short and too light.
I need a 14.5"l.o.p. to avoid "scope bite".
Thanks.

palgeno · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2004, 08:01:45 AM »

I put a limbsaver on my Marlin 45/70 Guide gun----pretty good test. Using the heavy Garret loads it would actually bruise my shoulder---now I'd say felt recoil is down by at least half. Worth their weight in gold!!!! :grin: pg

HogFan · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2004, 11:25:16 AM »

I've got a pachmyer on my Savage .30-06 and a Limb Saver pad on my Winchester SS 70 .270 WSM. I have noticed a lighter recoil in both, but I would opt for the Limb Saver over the Pachmyer on future purchases.

HogFan

victorcharlie · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2004, 11:47:57 AM »

All I can tell you is that I could only put a dozen or so Remington 405gn rounds thru my Marlin 1895 45.70 before having enough, Bruised and sore. After installing the limbsaver (fitted pad, not the slip on) I put 40 rounds of PMC HA +p+ (2200fps 3100 lbs energy) thru it a few weeks ago with no bruising or tenderness. I was so impressed I took everything to the gun smith for fitting with limbsavers. I don't see how you could go wrong with a limbsaver.

longwinters · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2004, 01:00:54 PM »

I have both, and think that there is not much difference between them. I think either way you would be well served.

Long

Masterblaster1 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2004, 02:02:12 PM »

I have a limbsaver on my 12 guage mossberg 500. It makes 3 inch magnum buckshot feel like 11/8 oz bird loads. I could could easily shoot 50 rds with very very little discomfort. Definintly a great new product.