Axis II recoil pad question

[Kwaynem]

On the savage axis II stainless xp what is the little section between the pad and the stock can you take it out to shorten the stock?

[Winston Smith]

On the savage axis II stainless xp what is the little section between the pad and the stock can you take it out to shorten the stock?

Actually on the XP, I'm not sure.

[Newtosavage]

Yes.

[GaCop]

Yes, it can be removed but the pad won't fit and some Dremel work has to be done the get it to fit, a real PIA.