Using stock pad on double rifles

[Bill Raby]

My 4 bores have brass butt plates and they are just fine. My opinion is that when you get to the really heavy recoil, a recoil pad is no longer effective and a properly shaped metal plate is actually better.

 

[Tanks]

Absolutely correct. Of course, one can order a bespoke Rigby Rising Bite double rifle and have it delivered with a leather covered pad - after all, it is the client's money - but they will talk about you.

I ordered my Shikari with a leather covered pad and my upcoming London Best full stock rifle will have one as well. I just like them. Now, my SXS shotguns have no pads.