Measuring pitch in the usual manner: butt on the floor, top of breech against the wall, measuring how far the top of the muzzle is away from the wall(in inches) will give you varying numbers, depending on how long the barrel is. While degrees might be better, not many people have a five foot protractor. All of which tends to prove out my thought that the numbers are mostly useless. Make the butt give full contact with your shoulder pocket and recoil will be felt least. If you're an old rifle shooter who shoots with only the toe against your collarbone or one of the other extreme who puts the heel just above your armpit or below your nipple, the first thing you need to do is learn how to properly mount a shotgun. Then pitch can work for you. Otherwise it won't be of any importance, at all.
