It is actually quite common for props to be set for cruise or climb, indeed, back when it was mandatory for aircraft to have a 3 yearly flight test, props would often be sent off to get the pitch corrected if they failed to achieve the book figures. You may also find that they are done when your prop is overhauled, over time they tend to lose some of their performance. Though it can increase fuel consumption etc, it's a bit more technical than jamming it in a door and giving it a twist
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/...care-overhauls