Another thing to consider is after the bend - in time, you may get some spring back. I have a very nice 32" sporter with great wood that I purchased with 1/4" cast-on (left hand). I had the stock bent to 1/4" cast off (right hand). Several months later, the stock moved about 1/8" back towards cast-on. I corrected this problem by installing an adjustable comb to compensate. Keep in mind, my gun is an O/U sporter. Stock movement can happen.