Author Topic: recoil pads and stock modification (Read 602 times)

ggardner · « **on:** January 14, 2005, 09:47:09 AM »

I am about to invest in a Ruger #1 in 45-70 and wish to put a good quality recoil pad on the rifle. My question is about altering the stock length to keep the length of pull correct. If is starts out at say 14 1/2" and I want to put on a Limb Saver or Decelerator, should I have the stock trimmed or live with the extra inch or so. I hate to do anything to reduce the value of the weapon but also I hope to make a great fit for me.

Any thoughts of sugestions? Thanks, Gary

Lawdog · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2005, 11:24:51 AM »

ggardner,

The question is, do you know the length of your pull? Ruger rifles come with a pull length of 13 1/2". When adding an after market recoil pad take into account what your pull is and go from there. Your shoulder will thank you for it. Lawdog

ggardner · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2005, 02:19:11 PM »

Thanks Lawdog, That is a good point. As a matter of fact I do not know and I had no idea that Ruger had that measurment. I will see my gunsmith and get this worked out.

marlinman93 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2005, 03:57:19 PM »

Here's a simple way to figure out your length of pull. Bend your trigger finger at 90 degrees, and measure from the inside of your bent elbow, to the pad of your finger. That distance is your length of pull. Make sure you measure to the first joint, where the trigger would normally sit. My LOP is nearly 15" and I rarely need a stock cut. (of course my knuckles drag when I walk though!)
Hope this helps.