Removal of existing recoil pad: Remove the recoil pad using a Phillips screwdriver through the two holes/slits located at the top of the recoil pad. (If your recoil pad has been glued on, please see a gunsmith.)

Wood Stock Prep: Determine how much of the stock has to be cut off to obtain the length of pull desired. Caution: Allow for enough pad thickness and enough material to sand smooth.

Wrap the stock to protect the finish while handling.

Clear tape should be used over the cut line to prevent splintering and chipping. Use tape that won't pull off the finish. Saw off the stock.

Sand the stock flat and square with sides. Re-seal the cut surface with wood sealer or stain.

Take the new LimbSaver recoil pad and center it up on the stock. Then use a center punch and mark new hole location.

Take a 1/8 drill bit, drill two pilot holes for the screws 3/4" deep.

Lubricate the screws (use Service Station Door Ease or Vaseline) and fasten pad to stock. Lubricate the screwdriver to prevent damage to the pad.

Use a sharp-pointed scribe to accurately mark stock on pad back. This line is the key to an accurate installation.

Remove the pad and fasten it upside down on the B-square jig with the bolts furnished with the jig. (Lubricate bolts) Use washers under bolt heads. Be sure that the pad toe and the jig toe match. Do not tighten the bolts enough to squeeze and distort pad.

Loosen the pad jig center bolt, then place the base of the jig on the stock.

Use a square and align the jig so that the pad back and the stock's toe line is square.

Tighten the jig to maintain this angle on the sanding table.

Carefully sand with a belt sander the toe end of the pad. Lubricate sanding belt with W-D 40 often. Use 60-80 grit belt for rough. Stay away from your scribe line 1/16th of an inch, then change the belt to 120-240 grit belt for finish. Use a new belt for best results.

Loosen the jig's center bolt with a wrench and place the pad jig on the gun butt.

Use a square and align the pad jig so that the back of the pad and the stock's upper surface (comb line/heel) are square.

Tighten the jig clamp bolt to maintain this angle on the sanding table.

Carefully sand the heel end of the pad to the scribe line. Carefully blend the sides from the heel to the toe.

Remove the pad from the jig and check fit. Install it permanently on the gun stock (a little furniture wax on the pad helps it look perfect.