The Pachmayr 500B Presentation Rifle Field Recoil Pad (Model 00704) is a grind-to-fit stock accessory designed to replace factory hard plastic or steel buttplates. Built with a slim 0.40-inch (10.2 mm) profile, this pad provides improved shoulder traction and non-slip positioning on field rifles without adding significant length of pull. Its solid black base and classic basketweave textured face feature radiused edges designed for snag-free mounting from carry to shoulder.

Key Features

• Factory Buttplate Upgrade: Replaces slick or rigid factory plates with vulcanised rubber to prevent stock slippage against clothing.
• Low-Profile Design: Slim 0.40-inch (10.2 mm) thickness preserves standard length of pull (LOP) dimensions.
• Snag-Free Field Contour: Features tapered field edges and a basketweave texture for fast, consistent gun mounting.
• Grind-to-Fit Customisation: Solid rubber construction allows gunsmiths to sand and shape the pad down to the exact contours of compatible rifle buttstocks.

Product Specifications

• Thickness: 0.40 in (10.2 mm)
• Overall Length: 5.50 in (14.0 cm)
• Overall Width: 1.80 in (4.6 cm)
• Hole Spacing: 2.870 in nominal (centre-to-centre)
• Weight: Approximately 0.60 lb (~270 g)
• Material: Vulcanised rubber face with a solid black internal core
• Texture: Classic basketweave face with radiused field edges
• Compatibility: Universal grind-to-fit for rifle buttstocks not exceeding 5.50 in × 1.80 in

Who is the Pachmayr 500B Presentation Field Recoil Pad for?

• Hunters shooting rimfire and light centerfire rifles — needs a low-profile grind-to-fit recoil pad that adds non-slip shoulder traction on calibres like .22 LR or .223 Rem without increasing length of pull by more than 0.40 in (10.2 mm).
• Restorers of classic sporter and vintage rifles — requires a period-correct, basketweave-finished grind-to-fit rifle recoil pad sized for buttstocks measuring up to 5.50 in (14.0 cm) in length and 1.80 in (4.6 cm) in width with 2.870-inch hole spacing.

Less suitable for: Shooters using medium-to-heavy magnum calibres such as .30-06 Springfield or .300 Winchester Magnum, or buttstocks larger than 5.50 in × 1.80 in; these setups require a thicker 0.80-inch to 1.00-plus-inch deceleration-chambered recoil pad or a large-dimension pad blank.