How is the recoil pad on the factory Tikka T3x lite stainless?

[mummel]

Say compared to a Limbsaver or equivalent? Thanks.

 

[VikingsGuy]

The recoil pad is fairly run of the mill. My dislike of their stocks is they seem oddly small for me (But I LOVE their action, barrel and trigger for the price). If you are going to put it in a better stock (like a B&C) no worries. If you are going to use with factory stock I would definitely shoulder one before I bought.

 

[lr123]

I agree with what VikingsGuy said above. However if you are worried about the shoulder pad for recoil I would suggest adding a muzzle brake. A muzzle brake will make a larger impact on felt recoil than the shoulder pad.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

To me:
Limbsaver: A
Pachmyr Decelerator: A- but I like the surface finish better
Tikka T3x: B
Tikka T3: C-

I wouldn't give it a second thought on the T3x pad unless it's a real big boomer.

 

[VikingsGuy]

In my experience, stock fit, overall gun weight and cartridge choice will all have more effect than the difference between recoil pad brands.

 

[SoCalHuntr]

I shoot mine in .300 win mag and find the recoil acceptable. However I know that my wife doesn’t like it much. I may get a limb saver if anything for recoil but also into increase the LoP to fit me better. On a smaller cartridge I wouldn’t think it should be a problem

 

[mummel]

Thanks folks.

 

[MTGomer]

The recoil pad on my T3 is on the end of the barrel and it has a bunch of holes in it. Earplugs needed but not included



The actual recoil pad seems to be okay. It’s nothing incredible but it’s not bad. I’d call it average.

 

[Muskeez]

My wife and daughter shoot my stock T3x lite stainless 30-06 and do just fine. Is it comfortable? No, but it doesn't kick your butt either. Happy shopping!

 

[Birddy]

I replaced mine with a limb saver and have been very pleased

 

[Frazier]

I just picked up my t3x lite in 300 win mag and put a limbsaver on. Like it so far

 

[88man]

I shot a few of them in 300wm and 300wsm and recoil was very normal so i would say the factory pad was pretty good.