Cervellati recoil pads.

[John Gryphon]

Anyone have knowledge and care to comment on them?
They are an option for a build i am doing atm.

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[8x57]

Judging by the photographs on their website they appear to be in widespread use and used as standard factory fittings by a few manufacturers.

 

[John Gryphon]

used as standard factory fittings by a few manufacturers.

Was there a reference to any? I missed that and thought that I did a decent run around the site.

 

[ejg]

We have been using them for over ten years. Microcell versions are really light weight and great for the ultra light hunting rifle. They absorb recoil extremely well. best being the 32mm version. There is a downside.... the lighter the compound the quicker the rubber perishes. The light versions are not up to heavy hill hunting when the rifle is used as a walking stick in difficult situations. Over the years we have replaced many of these recoil pads and since a few years back we have Cervellati custom make a compound for us that lasts longer even if slightly heavier.
For our Mil spec stocks we would fit Cervellati solid rubber pads which are bullet proof, also the E-Lite Heym OEM for the US market get the solid rubber version, not microcell.
I still think for target shooters and the Alpine hunter the Microcell is a good solution. Choose the denser version if possible.
I have the PSE custom Microcell version as well as solid rubber on my stocks. Both seem to hold up well so far.

edi

 

[John Gryphon]

Thank you ejg for the heads up.
I want mine for a .400 calibre rifle,what do you recommend?
The Microcells are out. I rather like the old style as below.

 

[ejg]

I think that pad would be perfect. if it is big enough for your stock. You will need to grind to fit. Angle grinder with flap disk will do if you are good.... buy a few pads as it takes a bit to master the grinding.
edi

 

[8x57]

Don't the best London and Birmingham gun companies usually use Silver pads? S. W. Silver & Co. Recoil pads. (kynochammunition.co.uk)

 

[John Gryphon]

You will need to grind to fit.

No no no THAT is for the stock maker!

Birmingham gun companies usually use Silver pads?

I shall look them up too,thanks.