This strap is used like a recoil pad for your shoulder, however this one does not have thick padding like our other model. There is an adjustable pouch where additional padding could be added if desired. This strap gives you a more natural feel of the buttstock aginst your shoulder for increased maneuverability and lower recoil applications and the velcro addition allows the user to maintain control of the buttstock during use. It supports the buttstocks entire weight independntly while resting or during target engagement. Please indicate right or left shoulder during the ordering process.