Need advice on a good recoil pad for a boyds stock

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I've tried the Limbsaver and Kick Eez over the years. I beleive the Kick Eez has a better selection of sizes and they are easier to hand sand to fit for the DIY. Go to http://www.kickeezproducts.com/templates.php and print off the pre-fit templates to find the size that matches your bare buttstock the closest. I did not see any significant differences in performance. And I prefer the look of the smooth verses ribbed sides. They also have grind-to-fit spacers under accessories. Midway USA usally has them in stock a little cheaper than ordering direct from Kick Eez. Most grind-to fit pads are significantly over-sized and unless you have the right tools, the final results may be less than satisfactory.

Boyd's now offers to custom install a Pachmyr 1" Decelerator Pad for $25.00 when ordering a stock.

The Kick-Eez pad on my Savage 10ML-II in the picture below has seen a lot of field abuse over the past 4 years, but really tames the recoil. It adds 1 1/8" to LOP.