I shoot some very heavy recoiling rifles which include a Marlin 1895GS 45-70 with absolutely top loads from 300grs to 550grs, a Rem 700 synthetic stocked 375 Rem Ultra Mag with 260gr Accubonds @ 3020fps and 300gr @ 2750fps, I also shoot an identical rifle in 300 Rem Ultra Mag with 180gr Scirroco's @ 3380fps and 200gr A-Frames @ 3250fps just to give a few examples...
I will only use Kick-Eez pads because nothing else compares to them in recoil reduction.
Here is a little info on the Kick-Eez recoil pads...
Kick Eez Recoil Pads
Wollf Publishing Company
Our claim is simple and to the point - there is unquestionably not one recoil pad manufactured in America today that can match a KICK EEZ pad in absorbing recoil shock or vibration reduction. NO EXCEPTION. We guarantee at least a 70% reduction in recoil. KICK EEZ will stop all internal vibration in less than one second and the closest times any of our competitors can produce is 1.8 seconds. Other products are generally kinetic rubber, or a type of gel compound and neither of these materials are even remotely as effective as KICK EEZ in recoil reduction or vibration isolation.
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Sorbothane®, a one-of-a-kind vicso elastic polymer, has been medically and scientifically proven to be the FINEST cushioning material available today with a spectrum of properties never before realized.
This new material reduces shock so dramatically that it was actually featured on the TV program, "That's Incredible" twice and once on "P.M. Magazine". In many applications and laboratory tests (both in the United States and Europe), shock absorption levels of 90% have been achieved. KICK EEZ pads reduce more recoil and do it faster than any other pad. Less recoil reduces flinching, eases sore shoulders and cheeks. Unprecedented absorption levels are possible because Sorbothane attenuates shock waves by dispersing energy outward from the impact source. Although it has 100% memory, its delayed recovery properties minimize rebound shock. By virtually eliminating the rebound effect of the first shot, second shots are quicker and more accurate. Sorbothane will not distort or lose its effectiveness after being compressed thousands of times and will not "bottom out" as do most common rubber materials on the market today. Sorbothane remains effective in all weather conditions.
People with arthritis, bursitis, separated shoulders, back and arm problems, and endless other injuries find Sorbothane a joy to use. Therefore, Sorbothane is a perfect substance to employ as KICK EEZ Recoil Pads, HAND EEZ Palm Swell, CHEEK EEZ Cheek Protectors, FINGER EEZ Finger Guards and SHOULDER EEZ inserts.
Kick-Eez web site…
http://www.kickeezproducts.com/index.php