Winchester Collector - Forum: General Discussions & Questions

Chuck on Cresent Buttstocks and Recoil Pads?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:29:33 +0000

Mine turned rock hard some years ago.

TXGunNut on Cresent Buttstocks and Recoil Pads?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:31:25 +0000

Zebulon said

TXGunNut said
PAST makes a great wearable recoil pad, they even make a magnum model for the serious thumpers. They need to be replaced every five years or so as the cushioning material doesn't age well. This type pad tends to reduce the increase of the length of pull you sometimes get with lace-on recoil pads.

Mike

Do you think the PAST material is Sorbothane? I've wondered if the Limbsaver pads don't lose their effectiveness by hardening up over time.
You've reminded me I need to order a PAST - mine is circa 1989 and useless. It will be a magnum this time - you know eventually we've got to shoot my 375 Holland, even if it is a post-64. You can have the honor of the first shot.

Zeb-

Sounds like I need to update my PAST pad as well. Haven't needed it for awhile. Thanks for the warning!

Mike

Zebulon on Cresent Buttstocks and Recoil Pads?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:49:35 +0000

TXGunNut said
PAST makes a great wearable recoil pad, they even make a magnum model for the serious thumpers. They need to be replaced every five years or so as the cushioning material doesn't age well. This type pad tends to reduce the increase of the length of pull you sometimes get with lace-on recoil pads.

Mike

Do you think the PAST material is Sorbothane? I've wondered if the Limbsaver pads don't lose their effectiveness by hardening up over time.

You've reminded me I need to order a PAST - mine is circa 1989 and useless. It will be a magnum this time - you know eventually we've got to shoot my 375 Holland, even if it is a post-64. You can have the honor of the first shot.

TXGunNut on Cresent Buttstocks and Recoil Pads?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:34:22 +0000

PAST makes a great wearable recoil pad, they even make a magnum model for the serious thumpers. They need to be replaced every five years or so as the cushioning material doesn't age well. This type pad tends to reduce the increase of the length of pull you sometimes get with lace-on recoil pads.

Mike

Brad Dunbar on Calendar and Featured Winchester Submissions Wanted

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:13:52 +0000

Hello

We can still use a few more submissions for next year's WACA Member Calendar. Please email me if you would like to submit something and/or have any questions. Thanks again!

brad@winchestercollector.org

Chuck on Cresent Buttstocks and Recoil Pads?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:59:43 +0000

Dave M. said
Ok guys, shooting a rifle with the cresent buttplate in 44-40 or 32-40 isn't bad.
But shooting a 38-55, 45-70, or 45-90 is just painfull.
Can anyone recommend a slip on recoil pad to help with the discomfort?
Thanks

The only calibers I have that are painful are the 45-70's with heavy bullets and the 35 Win. All the rest aren't bad even with rifle butts.

Jim F in CT on Cresent Buttstocks and Recoil Pads?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:49:23 +0000

I have removed the crescent . . . .to get rid of the “somewhat pointed” top “spear” . . . .

Then installed a Decellerator Slip-on pad.

Dave M. on Cresent Buttstocks and Recoil Pads?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:36:55 +0000

Ok guys, shooting a rifle with the cresent buttplate in 44-40 or 32-40 isn't bad.

But shooting a 38-55, 45-70, or 45-90 is just painfull.

Can anyone recommend a slip on recoil pad to help with the discomfort?

Thanks

Anthony on "Engraved 94"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:32:43 +0000

A friend of mine does it as a side job, and it is exactly what you guy's are saying it is. Nice in it's own way, but not as deep as the real thing! A very neat thing to watch as far as the video, as he sends me stuff periodically. It reminds me of the Commemorative Market and the fancy aftermarket stuff we can buy online. It's nice for what it is! IMO!

I'd rather have an Originally hand engraved piece as many others would also, but the difference is more than just the engraving, as an Original, can leave a nice hole in the pocket book, but then look what you've got. The Later will appreciate much more than the Laser stuff! IMHO!

Thanks for sharing!

Tony

Jeremy P on "Engraved 94"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:11:11 +0000

"Most" of the laser engraving is more superficial and doesn't have the depth of hand cutting...

antler1 on "Engraved 94"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:33:13 +0000

twobit said
Thought that you all might like seeing this process.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1630030812076643/?s=single_unit&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZYXRuW_DDHc5f-FsLmcPiK__osyA_Pop3CNX54FsA3AQAoqV7SvvCLTP8tRemmufvbfiYZ-9HobcX6GhNm5hPjkzjHOq0K5wQ24VkxJZ3jEUeDm6YEvi_RHb67ZQq1klDTI_zaV91LAN9FNUx9fwJdLPDE51phRJMsQA4RM47GsiL3GZ18jH1M5t8uI1_gUORFEStHcSJvQR8SyCBCT6ylmYplP9rHpXJajFPQSb661cw&__tn__=H-R

How easily can real engraving be determined from laser engraving? Cool video

twobit on "Engraved 94"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:36:45 +0000

Thought that you all might like seeing this process.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1630030812076643/?s=single_unit&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZYXRuW_DDHc5f-FsLmcPiK__osyA_Pop3CNX54FsA3AQAoqV7SvvCLTP8tRemmufvbfiYZ-9HobcX6GhNm5hPjkzjHOq0K5wQ24VkxJZ3jEUeDm6YEvi_RHb67ZQq1klDTI_zaV91LAN9FNUx9fwJdLPDE51phRJMsQA4RM47GsiL3GZ18jH1M5t8uI1_gUORFEStHcSJvQR8SyCBCT6ylmYplP9rHpXJajFPQSb661cw&__tn__=H-R

DQL5150 on Happy Father’s Day

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:47:01 +0000

Back atcha Midwest, and all!

MidwestCrisis on Happy Father’s Day

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:51:22 +0000

Happy Father’s Day. I hope everyone has had a good one.

tim tomlinson on 2nd Annual Winchester Collector's BYOB (Buy Your Own BBQ) Cody Pre-show Gathering!

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:51 +0000

Ben, When first you asked, I stated I would be there along with my son. Didn't respond since so not double counted, but seems you need the assurance. Brisket for both. Tim