I've been shooting my rifle with no problem since I got feedback on form on this forum. The problem was, I was placing the butt on the WRONG part of the shoulder when sitting on the bench. All I did was to bring the rifle up while standing, then sit at the bench. I did this a few times, and now my muscles "remember" exactly where to place the rifle when sitting on the bench without having to stand first.

Eye relief is good, the rifle has a recoil pad on the butt, and there is no pain from recoil. Thanks all for the helpful tips!. I am 100% in a 4 inch radius accurate on 60 yards off hand with my rifle. I always look at the target, then bring the rifle up. So I am sure that if I stay in this short range when I see my first deer, I will get it (unless the nerves get me first). I wouldn't try to shoot a deer farther than 50 yards for now, and that is a rare occasion in VT anyway...