Questions on Angle of Buttpad on LSI Puma in 480 Ruger

[NonPCnraRN]

I bought an LSI Puma in 480 Ruger and the end of the buttstock slopes at an angle like this ( \ ) instead of being at a right angle like this ( l ). I need to reduce the length of pull and will not reuse the original rubber buttpad, but will replace it with a Limbsaver pad. My question is, should I make the cut so it will be parallel to the shoulder or preserve the original angle? Was there a reason for the angle not being square like most rifles? This is the first levergun I purchased including Winnies and Marlins that had a buttstock cut at an angle like that. It does appear to be less prone to snagging on clothing when bringing the gun to the shoulder, but I am not sure how the gun will react under recoil compared to a buttstock that is cut square. Does anyone have experience with this type of buttstock or the 480 Puma stock in particular?

[gimdandy]

Don't know the answer to yer question but consider shootin it first and see how it acts . might be that it actually suits you. If it don't then your plan was to replace it anyway

[gimdandy]

By the way would like a report back a few times on your 480. I've always thought that would be cats whiskers of a caliber in a short rifle

[NonPCnraRN]

By the way would like a report back a few times on your 480. I've always thought that would be cats whiskers of a caliber in a short rifle

The 92 is a nice light, easy toting rifle. The 20" 480 Puma feels lighter in the hand than a 16" Win 30-30 Trapper. Part of it is the bottom of the 92 action has rounded corners like the old Winnies did, not squared off like the latter models.To get an idea of how big the .475 bore is, I dropped a 45 bullet down the bore and it sounded like dropping a rock down a drainage pipe. I am going to send it to Steve Young when funds permit to be slicked up and D&T for a receiver sight. Will also get the attorney inspired safety removed and plastic mag follower replaced. It is pretty slick as is and has a pretty crisp trigger. Steve will make it better. These old eyes need a receiver sight. The red fiberoptic front sight shows up really well against a dark target. Not very traditional but effective. Jeff Quinn got over 1800 fps with the .475 cal Barnes 275 gr XPB with 31 gr of H110 IIRC. Since that is the bullet I will need for hunting in CA (lead free) it is good to know. I will be practicing with lead bullets though, as the Barnes bullets are priced like they are all gold, not all copper, especially with ammo in short supply in general. With heavy lead bullets the 480 Ruger in a rifle or carbine will equal or better the 475 Linebaugh in a revolver. If up against a critter that wanted to lower my standing on the food chain, 10 rounds loaded with 425 gr bullets with the power of the 475 Linebaugh would be a comfort. http://www.gunblast.com/Puma480.htm

[Nate Kiowa Jones]

I bought an LSI Puma in 480 Ruger and the end of the buttstock slopes at an angle like this ( \ ) instead of being at a right angle like this ( l ). I need to reduce the length of pull and will not reuse the original rubber buttpad, but will replace it with a Limbsaver pad. My question is, should I make the cut so it will be parallel to the shoulder or preserve the original angle? Was there a reason for the angle not being square like most rifles? This is the first levergun I purchased including Winnies and Marlins that had a buttstock cut at an angle like that. It does appear to be less prone to snagging on clothing when bringing the gun to the shoulder, but I am not sure how the gun will react under recoil compared to a buttstock that is cut square. Does anyone have experience with this type of buttstock or the 480 Puma stock in particular?

First, it's a poor excuse for a recoil pad. It's not very soft as pads go. Then as you have noticed, the angle is just wrong. If it were a shotgun used for arial targets it would be about right. Shooting in an upward direction the toe won't dig into your shoulder. But rifles are usually shot horizontal so the angle of the pad needs to be less. Kick-Eez or limbsaver is the way to go, too. Another one I like, I just mounted one of the HIVIS XCOIL pads on a shotgun. It's soft like the Kick-Eez but grinds to fit much better. It doesn't fuzz up as easily. Comes out smoother.

here's a 454 aqnd a 480 those stocks are just too pointy.