Thread: Pachmayr recoil pad questions

Originally Posted by Scouser

@gundoc My shottie has a slight curve at the end of the stock that fits the curvature of the body, would i have to machine that flat, or do Pachmayr pads 'flex'?

The stock should be squared off. Most pads will crack the base if they are curved to fit. This is a good time to adjust the pitch angle so that you get maximum contact on your shoulder in your normal shooting position.