Recoil Pads

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I have a M1 Garand that is being custom restored. I have not fired it yet but at age 70 I would like to find a recoil pad that will be easy on the shoulder. Does anyone have direct knowledge of a Garand specific pad?

[TJT Find all posts View Profile Close TJT]

Unless your shoulder is just hanging on by a thread, you really shouldn't need one. The M1 won't beat you up like a bolt gun will.
Jon

[David Milisock Find all posts View Profile Close David Milisock]

I have a M1 Garand that is being custom restored. I have not fired it yet but at age 70 I would like to find a recoil pad that will be easy on the shoulder. Does anyone have direct knowledge of a Garand specific pad?

I used a slip on, not because of the recoil but the Garand was made for midgets! :-) The slip on didn't require the stock to be altered and added 1 1/2" to the length of pull. That was enough to keep my thumb from punching me in the nose when wearing light cloths.

[Kilo 3/5 Find all posts View Profile Close Kilo 3/5]

The Pachmayr Decelerator slip on pad only increases length of pull by 3/4 of an inch. I use it on all M1 and M14/M1a rifles to increase length. Doesn’t squish or roll over. Also, my bad eyes need to be farther behind the rear aperture to get any focus so it helps.

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Kilo-Thank you. Do you know what size Pachmayr Decelerator fits:

M1 Garand?
M14 LRB?

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Was there an answer to what SIZE Pachmyar Recoil Pad fits the M1 Garand? They come in small m, medium and large? Thank you.