Youth Shooting: Slip-On Recoil Pads and Kick-Eez Junior

Whether you’re looking to start an aspiring hunter on a full-power shotgun or just a sportsman looking to cut down on shoulder pain, Kick-Eez Junior and Slip-On recoil pads have something to suit your needs.Kick-Eez Recoil Pad Styles:Grind-To-FitPre-FitSlip-OnWhether it’s hit your radar or not, youth shooting is on the rise. This is especially true for competitive shotgun numbers. According to data from the USA Clay Target League and The National Shooting Sports Foundation, youth participation rates in hunting/shooting sports increased dramatically in 2020. The trend is expected to continue. The trend is expected to continue, even though it has been noticed in schools and private programs such as 4-H. Smoothbore is the easiest and most affordable way to go. Kick-Eez Junior Recoil Pads or the Slip-on model can be used to make any scattergun accessible. If you start your child off with a.410, it is equivalent to signing them up for swimming lessons. Then, give them a 12-gauge with a Kick Eez recoil pad. This is equivalent to throwing them into the pool with floaties. These two examples give the novice a taste of the real experience but with added safety and comfort. The Junior is a full-time addition to a youth shotgun. It attaches directly to the gun’s buttstock. Kick-Eez’s spacer technology allows for the modification of the length of the pull to achieve the perfect fit. The Slip-On, as the name implies, can be removed and put back on at a moment’s notice. It’s a bit more convenient, especially for youth who have to carry their gun. Namely, that’s because both are made from the same material–Sorbothane.Sorbothane AdvantageMost are saying, what the heck is that? It’s more than just a strange name. Sobothane is a meat-like polymer material that was developed in the 1980s. It shares some properties with liquids and solids. It behaves as a solid, in that it retains its shape over time and can be transformed into different products. It behaves like a liquid if a force is applied to it. It dissipates energy in all directions instead of just one. Kick-Eez recoil pad absorbs about half of the shot’s felt recoil. This makes it possible to use a full-power shotgun with a smaller person. This can make the difference between a memorable experience behind the trigger and a terrible experience that turns a child off shooting sports. This is crucial. When it comes to teaching youth to shoot, safety is the most important thing. A novice shooter will find it frustrating to leave the range without a clay or bird in their hands. Kick-Eez OptionsThe company offers many styles and fits to suit every shooter, including the Kick-Eez Junior or Slip-On recoil pad. They should have a Sorbothane solution that is compatible with your gun, if not one of their three styles: grind-to-fit or pre-fit. You can choose from different thicknesses and shapes depending on your intended use. They come in different thicknesses and shapes depending on what you are using them for. Kick-Eez recoil pad are a great addition to any shotgun. They are inexpensive and won’t cause any damage to your gun. A shotgun with a Kick-Eez pad installed will provide a better shooting experience while hunting with hot loads, blasting clays all day or even when helping to encourage youth in your life to take up shooting sports.For more information on Kick-Eez, please visit kickeezproducts.com.Tame That Recoil:Kicked To The Curb: Tales Of Recoil And PainRecoil Management: Accuracy Hinges On Absorbing The ShockOperation Shotgun Recoil ReductionKent Elite Target: Less Recoil, More FunNEXT STEP: Download Your Free Storm Tactical Printable Target Pack 62 Printable MOA Targets with DOT Drills – Rifle Range in YARDS This impressive target pack from our friends at Storm Tactical contains 62 printable targets for rifle and handgun range use. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be downloaded in MOA. Perfect for long-range shooting! Get free targets