Thread: Making a light rifle, lighter

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

You might get a surprise. If the recoil pad sits slightly proud on the foam, then the recoil would be transferred through the foam to the pad and not through the shell of the stock. Punch a piece of polystyrene and see how much energy it can absorb ….. even the recoil pad itself is foam

Doesn't touch the goop at all, probably a good 30mm clearance from recoil pad down to where the fill starts. Lots of