Swamphunter Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 This has been a 2 year quest for me to get a quality recoil pad for my Rem 700 30-06 rifle. I have thought in the past about getting another rifle, but have ruled that out as "not an option." I have stacked deer up liked cord wood with this rifle, and all the nicks and scratches that I used to hate....I now treasure. I had thought about replacing the stock for composite, but will also lose the dings and scratches from my memories afield. So here is my question... I have ordered several quality made to fit recoil pads, and they enver fit like they claim. I guess the next route is either a grind to fit (which I lack the tools and the skill to complete), or a gunsmith which I live in an area where good gunsmiths are few and far between. Anyone have any suggestions?? Mail service maybe or what other options...any good gunsmiths on this website?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Maybe you could send your stock to a gunsmith that can put one on. You wont be mailing the entire gun, so you can send it through regular mail system. My Sims made to fit re-coil pad fit my 835 like a dream. Other than that Ken I wouldn't know what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Maybe you could send your stock to a gunsmith that can put one on. You wont be mailing the entire gun, so you can send it through regular mail system. My Sims made to fit re-coil pad fit my 835 like a dream. Other than that Ken I wouldn't know what to do. My 700 is about 10 years old, and I wonder if they maybe have a newer shaped butt plate now and that is why it did not fit..maybe I should email Remington and see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 A wood stocked 700 is pretty much a grind to fit option only as far as I know. I've never used these guys but they do a lot of guns and might be able to help. http://www.z-hat.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Have you tried a pachmayr Ken? Here is a link http://www.lymanproducts.com/pachmayr/. The pachmayr decelerator pads are very good pads, might also check to see if the Remington R3 pad is availaible, supposed to be a really good pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Have you tried a pachmayr Ken? Here is a link http://www.lymanproducts.com/pachmayr/. The pachmayr decelerator pads are very good pads, might also check to see if the Remington R3 pad is availaible, supposed to be a really good pad. Ken, I put a Pachmayer on my .270 a few years ago, and love it, best thing I ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 I wholeheartedly endorse the SIMS pads. Never tried to fit one to an older 700, though. They have the ready-fit ones and the grind to fit ones, too. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camocop Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I wholeheartedly endorse the SIMS pads. Never tried to fit one to an older 700, though. They have the ready-fit ones and the grind to fit ones, too. HB x2, SIMS is the best recoil pad i ever used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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