Oi! Tony...I've done the same thing with at least one recoil pad..
You feel like a tool n then slap yourself & curse loudly.
I tried making do with the recoil pad, but it was on a lovely burl stocked Belgian Britte Gun,the wood looked like a storm map... so I did the right thing n did it proper job....It looked like crap even to my eyes, who were more forgiving than others...I'd start over mate...as the Guns are so nice
Hows the health man???
Best to you
cheers
franc