Ruger - I explained how they fit the body - perhaps you didn't read my post, but merely rambled on.

You are absolutely incorrect concerning the hooked plate as shot with a kicking rifle can be downright painful. The contact surface, due to that very curvature & being steel, not rubber, is minimal at best - fine for light kicking rifle for most people - bad for kickers. Some have even complained about the .30/06's recoil with such a butt plate.

With all your "knowledge" concerning guns, I am surprised you did not know this.