Does a recoil pad in a vest do anything?

Old_Diabetic_100 · Nov 14, 2017

I've several shooting vests and coats that have pockets for inserts. Recoil has never been a problem so I prefer not to use inserts. The least between me and my gun the better.

Claypoppy · Nov 14, 2017

gdesilva1111 said:
I can shoot a case of super handicaps and then some and not feel any discomfort the next day.

Just wait a few years.....

West · Nov 14, 2017

Claypoppy said:
Just wait a few years.....

Yes time catches up to us all.
But that's nor reason not to enjoy the Rhino Rollers as long as possible.

Its All Good

West

gdesilva1111 · Nov 14, 2017

Claypoppy said:
Just wait a few years.....

I'm sure it's coming...

Jim Porter · Nov 15, 2017

I might have said no until I went to Argentina on a dove hunt. YOU BET THEY DO!!!

Smokinclay · Nov 15, 2017

I use the Beretta Gel-Tec...about 3/8" thick and works really well. Typically shoot 500 rounds at a time and feel nothing afterwards, highly recommended.

RandyWakeman · Nov 15, 2017

SlyShooter said:
Hi guys,

I'm making a shooting vest here and am wondering if I should even bother putting in a recoil pad in it or if that would just be a waste of time.

Any recommendations?

Yes, see: Amazon.com : Browning Mics Reactor G2 Pad Impact Gel : Sports : Sports & Outdoors . There are 157 customer reviews as well to refer to and most people love it.

John Henry · Nov 15, 2017

rbjammin said:
Personal opinion but I hate them as the mess up my LOP and mess with my low gun mount move.

You must not shoot anywhere cold enough to require a jacket!

When I had Country Gentleman (Todd) do the adjustable pad on my Kolar the day I bought it, I had him make a second, shorter pad, for winter shooting. It's time to put it on now.

rbjammin · Nov 15, 2017

John Henry said:
You must not shoot anywhere cold enough to require a jacket!

When I had Country Gentleman (Todd) do the adjustable pad on my Kolar the day I bought it, I had him make a second, shorter pad, for winter shooting. It's time to put it on now.

Live on the Pacific Northwest. Not too cold, just wet.

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Shotgunner1 · Nov 15, 2017

I have Browning vest. I can tell a significant difference when I don’t use it.

AusAmateur · Nov 15, 2017

I have a Beretta vest with the gel pad insert. I (and my lady) like them so much I bought us matching full Beretta jackets with the same insert, for wearing in cold and wet conditions.

I think the pad makes a difference.

ljutic73 · Nov 15, 2017

I've always shot with a vest and had my wife sew a pocket in my Chimere vest so I could use a Browning Reactar insert. I replaced that with a piece of Sorbothane a couple years back.

rbjammin · Nov 15, 2017

I always say to each their own. Looks like I’m in the minority here opting for no pad. I have had vests with the place for a pad and you won’t notice so it is safe to get it and you can choose either way. Pads are cheap by comparison to our other costs.

I can shoot hundreds of rounds and it’s not my shoulder that feels it. Typically for a big shoot I will shoot 700-800 rounds in 3-4 days of SC. It is more my sides and back from the rotation from recoil and the return to the second bird. A core workout. I do have the benefit of a custom fit gun and I prefer 1145-1200 FPS speeds and often shoot 1 ounce which both help.

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Leo · Nov 15, 2017

I always use a vest, at least parially because I use the pockets as a score keeping device. The gel pad works really well

lowcountryskeet · Nov 15, 2017

SlyShooter said:
Hi guys,

I'm making a shooting vest here and am wondering if I should even bother putting in a recoil pad in it or if that would just be a waste of time.

Any recommendations?

I never used one, but as I get older I'm thinking about buying one myself, I would love to see a picture of your finished vest

Border Bandit · Nov 15, 2017

Depending upon the pad design & material, you can expect felt recoil reduction, along with changes in LOP and POI.

pedulla · Nov 15, 2017

I have one and I have a hard time getting the gun in pocket when I use it..

Hap MecTweaks · Nov 15, 2017

If your a very healthy shooter, all you need is lots of ammo and targets in front of you! If you have back/neck/shoulder problems you'll appreciate all the felt recoil reduction you can muster up!! Like most everything else, it's different strokes for different folks!

HAP

semperfi909 · Nov 15, 2017

trapshootin hippie said:
I simply tape a maxi pad to my shirt. Cover it completely with duct tape and people won't ask questions.

And in an emergency situation you can be a hero!

cole50 · Nov 15, 2017

The usual question is how many of the “big boys” use them? You can’t feel the gun mount.

Does a recoil pad in a vest do anything?

Old_Diabetic_100

Claypoppy

West

gdesilva1111

Jim Porter

Smokinclay

RandyWakeman

John Henry

rbjammin

Shotgunner1

AusAmateur

ljutic73

rbjammin

Leo

lowcountryskeet

Border Bandit

pedulla

Hap MecTweaks

semperfi909

cole50

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