475 Guy: Yep! you could be right on this one.

But, lets also consider that they will make what sells. I have a gunsmith here that puts a Kickeez on everything, regardless of weight or rifle or caliber. In fact, he recommended that I put the thick Kickeez on the Rigby, which was clearly a mistake.

The pad manufacturers may know what to do, but they can only make what is going to sell. To do differently, is to fold.

Hmmm, I am thinking I might be able to figure this out using the basic formulas in physics and control system theory. I might have to give that a try.

RobertD