...for a stock meant for mostly offhand shooting. Rifle is a .357 Magnum with an 18 1/2" barrel, ghost ring peep and front blade sights. I know I can fine tune it with wedges under the butt pad, but what angle is good to start from? Gil Sengel had an article in Rifle #246 and said that 83 degrees was about optimal. I exchanged emails with Mule Deer and John thought that 83 degrees might be too much, but didn't suggest a different angle and I didn't press the issue. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.