Tygs,first of all,the very best of luck on your hunt! The Limb saver or Decelerator recoil pads are a very big help and worth using. I only use them,the slip on style,when shooting from the bench for sight in shots. When setting down,behind the rifle,you get the full thrust of the recoil,but man,when you see that Big Ole Elk,and you are standing there and pull the trigger,you won't even hear that gun go off nor fell it!!!!!!!!!!! When hunting,i don't have the recoil pad on the gun? I find the hunting clothes and standing takes its place! I like the slip on type for this reason.
Don't forget to let us know how you make out,on your hunt.