Perhaps I'm off in saying that the recoil pad is stock, my bad! It surely doesn't feel aftermarket, that "pad" is hard as a rock
no matter, the recoil is extremely minimal.
Safariman, I like your idea! And after considering it, I've gone with the .300 Bishop Mag, after the fellow that wildcatted it.
Or, .300 Coulter Mag, after my Grandpa himself.