Kcc: No.... that 1993 Remington 700 VS (700 BDL Varmint Special) should NOT have a "pad" of any kind on its stock.
And this... I can NOT imagine why anyone would install a limb saver rubber recoil pad on a heavy barreled Rifle in caliber 223 Remington?
Best of luck if you decide to try that Rifle.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy