Recoil, the unavoidable result of pulling a trigger, is the shooters arch enemy. Rifle shooters refer to “pulling the shot”; shotgunners call it “flinching”. Whatever we call it, the accumulative effect of recoil causes the subconscious mind to resist subjecting the body to yet another blow.

Preventing recoil issues is far easier than curing them. A gun that fits properly and the use of light recoiling ammunition are highly recommended. However, the most common accessory available to mitigate recoil is a good recoil pad. A good recoil pad must be soft enough to slow down and redirect the forces of recoil. It must also recover from its compressed state quickly enough to be ready for a second shot. Proper shape and texture enable a pad to mount quickly but must offer enough traction to prevent the recoil pad from moving on the shoulder between shots. All of the above attributes are incorporated into the XCOIL Recoil Pads from HIVIZ. Now there is no excuse for taking heavy recoil!