I've found that for me zero down pitch or close to it is best. The GR3 (7lb/1oz) here slapped the shit outta me when I got it. Checked the down pitch and it was nearly 8" !! Buzzed that baby down to about 1/8" and it became as civilized as a gun weighing a pound more. There is not a gun in the safe now that has more than 1" down pitch and the adjusto stocks are set at zero. Works for my wife as well and a couple other shooters that I spoken with about it.
FWIW Michael Bradley a somewhat respected coach/etc in the GB world says that down pitch serves no purpose on a gun used with modern shooting styles. I'm happy I took that advice some years ago even tho he is a Limey.
