[MI recoil]

i have shot light loads in my m-1 and 11-87 and the recoil in both was about the same.

 

i plan to install the limbsaver and use the bob-allen shoulder recoil pad once pheasant and duck season begins.

[cleaning the benelli m-1]

there are various cleaning kits and products on the market which can make the selection process confusing. i need some input on what works the best when i clean my benelli m-1.

 

your thoughts on:

 

-hoppe's bore snake

-traditional rod cleaning system

-otis cleaning system using memory-flex rod

-otis bore cleaner, hoppes no. 9

-rem, beretta or militec oils

[need to reduce recoil for m-1 field]

the two ways i have heard to reduce recoil on the m-1 field is to install a precision fit recoil pad by limbsaver or a benelli mercury recoil suppressor. which installation will benefit me more or should i try both.

 

the limbsaver rep. told me that their recoil pad for the m-1 field reduces felt recoil by 40-50%. is this true?

 

the benelli rep. told me their mercury recoil suppressor weighs 11 ounces and reduces felt recoil by only 15-18%. the only drawback i see to this method is that it will increase the weight of the m-1 to nearly eight pounds, thus defeating the purpose of having a lighter gun.

 

i would appreciate some input on this subject.