Configuration of Buttstock Angle at Shoulder

[nonpcnrarn]

I bought an LSI Puma in 480 Ruger and the end of the buttstock slopes at an angle like this ( \ ) instead of being at a right angle like this ( l ). I need to reduce the length of pull and will not reuse the original rubber buttpad, but will replace it with a Limbsaver pad. My question is, should I make the cut so it will be parallel to the shoulder or preserve the original angle? Was there a reason for the angle not being square like most rifles? This is the first levergun I purchased including Winnies and Marlins that had a buttstock cut at an angle like that. It does appear to be less prone to snagging on clothing when bringing the gun to the shoulder, but I am not sure how the gun will react under recoil compared to a buttstock that is cut square. Does anyone have experience with this type of buttstock or the 480 Puma stock in particular?

[Kurt]

You need to research pitch. It has a great deal to do with weather a gun points high or low. I think it is more critical with shotguns than rifles, but if you are going to change it why not take every advantage to make it point naturally for you. I wish I could remember more about how to fit stocks but, it has been too many years since I played with it.

Kurt

[Madbo]

HI, MB WILL TRY TO HELP.
PITCH IS THE ANGLE ON WHICH THE BUTTPLATE IS SET ON.
THE ANGLE OF THE BUTTPLATE IS IMPORTANT, BECAUSE IT DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT IT FITS FIRMLY AGAINST THE SHOULDER.
IF THERE IS TOO LITTLE DOWNWARD PITCH, THE BUTT HAS A TENDENCY TO SLIP DOWN, THROWING THE GUN MUZZLE UP AND THE SHOT HIGH.
IF THERE IS TOO MUCH DOWNWARD PITCH, THE BUTT SLIPS UP ON THE SHOULDER AND THE SHOT GOES LOW.
THE ONLY WAY TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT YOUR GUN HAS THE PROPER PITCH IS TO THROW THE GUN TO YOU SHOULDER AS IN NORMAL SHOOTING. IF THE ANGLE IS RIGHT IT WILL STICK EVENLY AND FIRMLY TO YOUR SHOULDER.
IF IT SLIPS UP OR DOWN ADJUSTMENT MAY BE NECESSARY.
YOU CAN MAKE SOME SHIMS OUT OF SCRAP WOOD AND CHANGE THE ANGLE AROUND TO SEE WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU. HELL EVEN SHOOT IT WITH SHIMS ATTACHED TO SEE WHAT YOU THINK.
THERE IS A VAST AMOUNT OF VARIABLES IN ALL OF THIS.
A LONG STUDY AND SCIENCE CAN BE MADE OF PROPER STOCK FIT.
HOPE THIS HELPS AND GOOD LUCK.
GOD BLESS
MB

[nobearsyet]

MB has it right, what a few guys I know have done is cut their stocks with a nangle like this / so it throws the gun's stock down and muzzle high under recoil. But this does not make for a really quick second shot as the gun has to be repositioned, best bet is to either cut and try, or maybe cut it off straight (90deg angle to the comb that is) and throw a couple of pitch spacers in and play around.