Recoil pad question

[Phil C]

I was working with two English Expats all last week. Now them boys have a dry sence of humor.

[Bill Murphy]

We can give you a better idea of what pad will work the best if you tell us the dimensions of the butt of the gun. Sand it flat. There is no reason to leave it curved. Big butt, Griffin and Howe repro Silver. Small butt, No Shoc. Medium butt, Hawkins with the flower cuts. They have another name, but you know what I mean.

[William Davis]

Going to fit up some recoil pads. Have 2 Pumps than need pads none collector guns, be good ones to learn on. I have fitted a lot of Rifle butt plates on stocks that were finished or re-finished as part of the job. Never fitted one that preserved the original finish.

What jig do you guys recommend ? Brownell's has the B&R pad jig that seems to swing from a hook. Midway has the Miles Gilbert jig that holds the pad at correct angle for grinding.. Other one is the B Square, looks like the Gilbert.

Am well equipped with Band saw, Stationary Disk and Belt sanders. Just need the jig. All advice appreciated.

William