Pads on my A Mag

[Kip]

What is the reason for the pads in the latch.I have them on my Mag riser but not on my new A riser.I assume they may be some type of cushion
or to hold limb tighter.Thanks in advance

[ksbowman]

Hi Kip! Hey I have the leather pads on my A mags and my B. I think they were just to keep from leaving a mark on the limbs. I've also made new ones and installed when repainting mine.

[Orion]

They're there for keeping the limb snug in the pocket, mostly to reduce noise.  Some of the early wood risers also had them.  Later versions don't have them, I suppose because they're an extra expense and really not needed.  I rather like them.  

Over nearly 50 years, there certainly are small differences, inconsistencies from one set of limbs to another.  The rubber bumpers helped account for those. Now I occasionally  improve fit and quiet limb noise with moleskin, tape, small felt pads and/or small nylon cabinet stops.