Getting the Butt Nested

[Lapua40X]

Every shooter has a rotator cuff in the shoulder where the acromion joins the scapula. Depending on the degree to which we raise the humerus when we shoulder the rifle in preparation for aiming and firing, the “pocket” that is formed at this joint takes on a variety of shapes. The shape of the “pocket” influences the natural angle of the butt of the rifle and, sometimes, forces the shooter to rotate the rifle or roll the shoulder to align the rifle. This can put stress, in the form of torque, on the stock. That's always been a pet peve of mine.
Today, I discovered a solution. I visited Recoil Less Engineering in Winters CA. and looked at their series of “adjusters”. http://www.recoil-less.com
I shouldered a rifle, adjusted to my shoulder in prone position, and was amazed at how much easier it was to manage the butt plate/recoil pad position without having to twist the rifle or roll my shoulder into alignment. So I thought I'd share my experience with the rest of you folks on the forum. Now that I've visited the company's home office I am acquainted with the owner but, for purposes of emphasizing my neutrality on the marketing of this product, I would like it known that I have NO personal of financial interest in this company whatsoever. Just a sense of obligation to share something worthwhile with other members of this group.

 

[eric32]

Are you shooting Sling or Bipod or Front rest?

Reason i ask i have a adjustable stock and i never really understood what was the proper way to cant the butt of my rifle in order to get a seal between the butt and the shoulder pocket.

Or how to interpret what that recoil is doing to your position and how to adjust the cant accordingly.

 

[Lapua40X]

Are you shooting Sling or Bipod or Front rest?

Reason i ask i have a adjustable stock and i never really understood what was the proper way to cant the butt of my rifle in order to get a seal between the butt and the shoulder pocket.

Or how to interpret what that recoil is doing to your position and how to adjust the cant accordingly.

Depending on the "who knows what influences a particular shooting day" I become frustrated when my position causes cant in the rifle's alignment. With this accessory, once adjusted, I simply let the rifle butt tell me when it's in the pocket ... bye bye stress (at least some of it) and hello consistency.
I currently shoot prone most of the time, from a rest for load development.