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.

 

[Red Leg]

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.

About half my shotguns also have checkered butts as well. Slides up even cleaner than leather. With respect to Rigby, Americans are likely to demand almost anything.