On thursday my dad, brother, and I went shooting my Izhevsk (sorry if I spelled that wrong) 91/30 made in 1943. It was mostly a function test but dang was it fun. It kicked harder than I thought, any recoil reducing accessories I can get? It was a good trip and my family and I all enjoyed it.
Limbsaver butt pads work well, or so I'm told, no shame in using one. Heck of a lot softer than steel. Nice rifle btw.
Cool. They can be fun. Shooting from a bench dies let you appreciate he much they do kick though. What type of ammo did you try? How was the accuracy?
I used MFS 174 gr FMJ; it was the cheapest I could find locally. This was more of a function test so none of us were going for accuracy.
Is it a recoil pad or stock extender? I have found some cheap stock extenders but would rather have a quality recoil absorption system.
http://www.amazon.com/Sports-Nagant-1-Inch-Extended-Buttpad/dp/B003VPEBH4/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2 $12.99 for that one on Amazon. IIRC Hickok45 also used one of these Rubber Butt Pads to increase the length of pull on his 91/30.
I've found the rubber stock extender also increases the LOP, which is a big help if you're taller, with longer arms. I can't say if there's a "quality recoil absorption system" out there for M/Ns. If there is, it might double the value of the rifle, when you install it...
I'm just gonna order a limbsaver. It slips on, adds an inch to the LOP and reduces recoil. Just what I need.
I dont think any of my rifles with metal buttplates kick that bad... My 30-30 has more kick than my mosin....
I only shoot benchrest and the next most powerful thing I shot was a 20 gauge with birdshot. I am sure with experience I will get used to it.
Well the pad came in with some stripper clips today. Haven't shot it yet but here's some bad cell phone pics.
