The Pachmayr 01729 Decelerator Pre-Fit Recoil Pad is an engineered drop-in firearm accessory designed specifically for post-1996 Browning A-Bolt rifles with factory synthetic stocks. Manufactured using Pachmayr's proprietary Decelerator rubber blend over an internal baseplate, this recoil pad absorbs and disperses peak felt recoil to reduce shoulder fatigue and muzzle jump during repetitive fire. Designed to match original factory buttstock contours within a ±0.050-inch (approx. 1.27 mm) tolerance, it eliminates the need for professional gunsmith grinding and fitting.

Key Features

• Decelerator Rubber Blend: Mitigates felt recoil by up to 50% depending on the load, softening peak impact when firing heavy calibres such as .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, or 7mm Rem Mag.
• Drop-In Installation: Direct screw-on replacement design attaches directly to factory synthetic stock screw holes without requiring grinding or stock modifications.
• Basketweave Face Texture: Provides a non-slip rifle-to-shoulder weld, preventing movement against wet outdoor clothing or hunting jackets.
• Chemical and UV Resistance: Synthetic rubber compound remains supple in cold weather conditions and resists degradation from common firearm cleaning solvents.

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Pachmayr / 01729
• Product Type: Pre-fit rifle recoil pad
• Compatibility: Browning A-Bolt rifles manufactured post-1996 with factory synthetic stocks
• Contour Fit Tolerance: Engineered within ±0.050 inches (approx. 1.27 mm) of factory synthetic buttstock dimensions
• Length of Pull (LOP) Addition: Approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm)
• Estimated Weight: Approximately 110–140 grams
• Face Pattern: Non-slip basketweave
• Operation: Passive mechanical accessory (non-powered)

Who is the Pachmayr 01729 Pre-Fit Recoil Pad for?

• Browning A-Bolt owners shooting magnum calibres from synthetic stocks — Absorbs heavy impact energy while adding approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm) to the length of pull, providing a cushioned shoulder weld for post-1996 factory synthetic rifles.
• Hunters seeking DIY recoil reduction without gunsmithing — Matches the factory buttstock contour within a ±0.050-inch (approx. 1.27 mm) tolerance, allowing direct screw-on installation that bypasses custom grinding.

Less suitable for: Pre-1996 Browning A-Bolt models, Browning A-Bolt III / AB3 platforms, or factory wood stocks where dimensions fall outside the ±0.050-inch tolerance; these configurations require a grind-to-fit recoil pad or a generic slip-on pad.