Adjustable Butt Pad on Double???

[sureshot375]

I know a custom fit stock would be the best solution, but has anyone ever seen or tried an adjustable butt plate on a double rifle?

They are prevalent in the shotgun world.

I suppose there could be a durability issue with the recoil of a double. I also suppose maybe it might be more prone to snagging while mounting the gun.

That being said I have a 12 ga sliver pigeon that I hunt with with an adjustable butt pad and I’ve never had a problem mounting the gun in fast hunting scenarios.

I know it wouldn’t look cool.

I have a long ass neck. A few inches of drop in the heel would make for a much better fit.

Am I crazy or has anyone else done this?

 

[sureshot375]

I can't be the only one who has thought about this. I was looking at my shotguns last night and comparing the relative dimensions.

or maybe I am crazy.

 

[matt85]

I was ridiculed for having a red dot on a double. An adjustable stock would would probably get you shunned from most hunting groups.

 

[sureshot375]

I was ridiculed for having a red dot on a double. An adjustable stock would would probably get you shunned from most hunting groups.

Oh it’s heresy for sure!!!

 

[WAB]

Holland and Holland had interchangeable recoil pads on double shotguns a number of years ago. It was a slick system and looked as good as you would expect from them. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on a double rifle.

 

[Hunting Hitman]

I was ridiculed for having a red dot on a double. An adjustable stock would would probably get you shunned from most hunting groups.

I have red dots on both of my doubles and every PH I’ve hunted with is pleased to see it. I have been told by all of them they wish hunters would go to them as it’s much easier to make the shot.

HH

 

[jruby]

Most guns with the adjustable butt pad are comp guns shooting target loads. I would think the recoil on a big bore double might be a bit too much recoil for that butt pad. I would think having a solid stock fitted to the shooter is the way to go. Just my opinion.

 

[Rare Breed]

I can't be the only one who has thought about this. I was looking at my shotguns last night and comparing the relative dimensions.

or maybe I am crazy.

I see no problem doing this to get your correct LOP which is critical on a DR. Just don’t be surprised when your point of aim changes. I would do it in a heart beat to get my correct LOP

 

[matt85]

Here ya go:

A stock like this on a fine engraved double rifle will make you the talk of the forum!

 

[Woodcarver]

Here ya go:

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A stock like this on a fine engraved double rifle will make you the talk of the forum!

You could even put a mercury recoil reducer in place of the buffer tube!! Win-Win!