Caldwell 350010 Field Recoil Shield Tan Cloth with Leather Pad - Ambidextrous Shooting Protection
- Firearm Group:
- Shotgun
- Firearm Make Fit:
- Smith & Wesson
- Finish-Color:
- Tan
- Material:
- Cloth w/Leather Pad
- Adjustment Type:
- No
A Caldwell Field Recoil Shield is a lightweight, ambidextrous shooting pad designed to absorb recoil and protect your shoulder during shotgun shooting. Whether you're working through a day at the range, hunting upland birds, or testing loads in the field, this tan cloth shield mounts quickly and stays put—no fussing with complicated gear when you should be focused on your shot.
The shield uses a quarter-inch thick foam pad to dampen recoil energy, reducing fatigue and soreness that can creep in after hours behind the gun. Leather contact surfaces on both front and back grip the gun securely without sliding, so the pad stays where you position it even during repetitive mounting or when you're moving between shots. The hook-and-loop closure adjusts easily to fit different stock diameters and shooting positions, and the ambidextrous design works equally well for right- and left-handed shooters.
Caldwell built this for active shooters who value simplicity: no straps to fiddle with, no permanent installation, and a design that's as useful in a truck bed before a hunt as it is at the clay range. The tan cloth blends into most hunting environments and the pad material resists wear from field use.
Key Features
- Quarter-inch energy-absorbing foam pad reduces felt recoil and shoulder impact
- Leather contact surfaces on front and back prevent slipping during shooting
- Lightweight foam construction allows quick, easy gun mounting in the field
- Ambidextrous design works for right- and left-handed shooters
- Hook-and-loop closure adjusts to fit various shotgun stocks
- Tan cloth with leather pad resists field wear
Specifications
| Pad Thickness | 1/4 inch |
| Color | Tan cloth with leather pad |
| Attachment | Hook-and-loop closure |
| Compatibility | All shotguns |
| Orientation | Ambidextrous |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work on all shotguns?
Yes—the Caldwell Field Recoil Shield is designed to fit any shotgun with its adjustable hook-and-loop closure system.
Can left-handed shooters use this?
Absolutely. The shield is fully ambidextrous, so it works equally well for both right- and left-handed shooters.
How does it attach to my gun?
It secures via an easily adjustable hook-and-loop closure that wraps around your shotgun stock. The leather faces on front and back grip the gun firmly to prevent sliding.
Is this pad thick enough to make a real difference?
The quarter-inch foam pad is designed to absorb recoil energy and provide meaningful protection during field and range use, though the degree of felt reduction varies by shotgun gauge and load.

