Congratulations Blazeone!

I picked a 450/400 from Buda in 2012.

My biggest problem, besides my deteriorating eyesight, was the LOP. I found it hard to acquire a good sight picture. I put on a slip-on recoil pad which made sight acquisition more natural. It helped with recoil as well, obviously.

When you shoot, the rifle itself should not rest on the support. The rifle should rest on your hand. Some folks grasp the forearm only while others grasp the front of the forearm. The later method allows the first one or two fingers to ride in front of the forearm, contacting the barrel. Doing this provides a "ledge" for your fingers to pull the rifle back into your shoulder pocket.

Eric