I'm looking for ideas for my cheek rest. What is everyone using?
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http://www.xlrindustries.com/
This one on a 700 with H-S precision stock.
http://www.xlrindustries.com/
This one on a 700 with H-S precision stock.
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Kydex
Kydex
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This one- really.
http://www.amazon.com/ATI-Universal-Fn-Fal-Cheekrest/dp/B002ZIVHMK
This one- really.
http://www.amazon.com/ATI-Universal-Fn-Fal-Cheekrest/dp/B002ZIVHMK
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Just put an XLR on our HS Precision stock. Made a couple threaded sleeves to go thru the stock to keep it from compressing the sides of the stock. Looks to be very well made, not bulky and reasonably priced.
Topstrap
Just put an XLR on our HS Precision stock. Made a couple threaded sleeves to go thru the stock to keep it from compressing the sides of the stock. Looks to be very well made, not bulky and reasonably priced.
Topstrap
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I run the xlr's also...i like 'em.
I run the xlr's also...i like 'em.
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That XLR one is sweet. I could get that until I could afford their chassis system
That XLR one is sweet. I could get that until I could afford their chassis system
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had a karstens, have a tacops "soft" style now. going to order an xlr next.
the karstens was nice, you can boil it to your stocks shape.
had a karstens, have a tacops "soft" style now. going to order an xlr next.
the karstens was nice, you can boil it to your stocks shape.
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Anyone wanna give me a list of the hardware you used to mount the XLR on your current stock?
Anyone wanna give me a list of the hardware you used to mount the XLR on your current stock?
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Well, I made mine on my lathe. Used 2 pieces of 7/16" round stock cut to 1.6" long, bored a hole thru them and tapped them the same as the screws (1/4" x 28). After positioning the rest I started off with a small 1/8" bit coming in from each side them progressed up to the 7/16" bit and going clear thru to true up the holes to each other. I only had a short piece of round stock to work with but I'll see if I can dig up another piece if you can't make a set and make you a couple.
I think someone on here sells a set but can't remember where I saw them listed.
Topstrap
Well, I made mine on my lathe. Used 2 pieces of 7/16" round stock cut to 1.6" long, bored a hole thru them and tapped them the same as the screws (1/4" x 28). After positioning the rest I started off with a small 1/8" bit coming in from each side them progressed up to the 7/16" bit and going clear thru to true up the holes to each other. I only had a short piece of round stock to work with but I'll see if I can dig up another piece if you can't make a set and make you a couple.
I think someone on here sells a set but can't remember where I saw them listed.
Topstrap
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I think if you just put a Triad Tactical stock pack on, its a win/ win situation! It comes with spacers to raise it up if needed and it has the pack on there that holds six rounds and a candy bar! I just got one and put it on my HS stocked Savage .338 Lapua and it is perfect!
I think if you just put a Triad Tactical stock pack on, its a win/ win situation! It comes with spacers to raise it up if needed and it has the pack on there that holds six rounds and a candy bar! I just got one and put it on my HS stocked Savage .338 Lapua and it is perfect!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TBannister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joe Ducos installed a Terry Cross adjustable cheek piece in mine and its awesome! </div></div>
+1 for Joe. I should have ordered a T2A instead of a T2...but now I have a T2A
My buddy is sending him a McMillian or HS to do. I can't remember which one. I believe he will mill/alter the hardware to fit a stock that is too narrow.
Good luck.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TBannister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joe Ducos installed a Terry Cross adjustable cheek piece in mine and its awesome! </div></div>
+1 for Joe. I should have ordered a T2A instead of a T2...but now I have a T2A
My buddy is sending him a McMillian or HS to do. I can't remember which one. I believe he will mill/alter the hardware to fit a stock that is too narrow.
Good luck.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacBlade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think if you just put a on, its a win/ win situation! It comes with spacers to raise it up if needed and it has the pack on there that holds six rounds and a candy bar! I just got one and put it on my HS stocked Savage .338 Lapua and it is perfect! </div></div>
Do you have photos of the spacers? I went to their site, but they didn't list spacers for it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacBlade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think if you just put a on, its a win/ win situation! It comes with spacers to raise it up if needed and it has the pack on there that holds six rounds and a candy bar! I just got one and put it on my HS stocked Savage .338 Lapua and it is perfect! </div></div>
Do you have photos of the spacers? I went to their site, but they didn't list spacers for it.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Topstrap</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, I made mine on my lathe. Used 2 pieces of 7/16" round stock cut to 1.6" long, bored a hole thru them and tapped them the same as the screws (1/4" x 28). After positioning the rest I started off with a small 1/8" bit coming in from each side them progressed up to the 7/16" bit and going clear thru to true up the holes to each other. I only had a short piece of round stock to work with but I'll see if I can dig up another piece if you can't make a set and make you a couple.
I think someone on here sells a set but can't remember where I saw them listed.
Topstrap </div></div>
That would be awesome dude and greatly appreciated
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Topstrap</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, I made mine on my lathe. Used 2 pieces of 7/16" round stock cut to 1.6" long, bored a hole thru them and tapped them the same as the screws (1/4" x 28). After positioning the rest I started off with a small 1/8" bit coming in from each side them progressed up to the 7/16" bit and going clear thru to true up the holes to each other. I only had a short piece of round stock to work with but I'll see if I can dig up another piece if you can't make a set and make you a couple.
I think someone on here sells a set but can't remember where I saw them listed.
Topstrap </div></div>
That would be awesome dude and greatly appreciated
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I use an eagle stock bag with extra padding added underneath.
I use an eagle stock bag with extra padding added underneath.
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Its not pretty or sophisticated, but I've had success with layers of moleskin, or cardboard and tape. On all my precision AR's I put down soft velcro on either side of the stock (not putting any where my cheek weld is), and I velcro a piece of SAM splint on when I need an extra quarter inch or so.
Its not pretty or sophisticated, but I've had success with layers of moleskin, or cardboard and tape. On all my precision AR's I put down soft velcro on either side of the stock (not putting any where my cheek weld is), and I velcro a piece of SAM splint on when I need an extra quarter inch or so.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cuban Croc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TBannister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joe Ducos installed a Terry Cross adjustable cheek piece in mine and its awesome! </div></div>
+1 for Joe. I should have ordered a T2A instead of a T2...but now I have a T2A
My buddy is sending him a McMillian or HS to do. I can't remember which one. I believe he will mill/alter the hardware to fit a stock that is too narrow.
Good luck. </div></div>
I'm with this crowd, Joe does great work. Here is a T5, with moulded in GAP camo, that he recently did for me.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cuban Croc</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TBannister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Joe Ducos installed a Terry Cross adjustable cheek piece in mine and its awesome! </div></div>
+1 for Joe. I should have ordered a T2A instead of a T2...but now I have a T2A
My buddy is sending him a McMillian or HS to do. I can't remember which one. I believe he will mill/alter the hardware to fit a stock that is too narrow.
Good luck. </div></div>
I'm with this crowd, Joe does great work. Here is a T5, with moulded in GAP camo, that he recently did for me.
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I tried the Eagle stock pack. I had to add a little extra padding to raise it up. It would roll around and just didn;t work right for me.
I ordered a Karsten kydex one woth the exposed knobs. Works much better and similar to ones on my other rifles.
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I tried the Eagle stock pack. I had to add a little extra padding to raise it up. It would roll around and just didn;t work right for me.
I ordered a Karsten kydex one woth the exposed knobs. Works much better and similar to ones on my other rifles.
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This may be a stupid question, but what's the difference between the A and B models?
This may be a stupid question, but what's the difference between the A and B models?
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I have an XLR Chassis, love the adjustability of it!!
I have an XLR Chassis, love the adjustability of it!!
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try using a flat instead of enamel to paint with, that gloss just kills it
try using a flat instead of enamel to paint with, that gloss just kills it
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I made mine from a piece of .070 aluminum. I glued a piece of !/8th in foam to the outside and hook velcro to the inside. Then placed some loop on the stock. Modeled it after the Karstens but I didn't have to drill the stock. We might just see a Karsten option C sometime.
I made mine from a piece of .070 aluminum. I glued a piece of !/8th in foam to the outside and hook velcro to the inside. Then placed some loop on the stock. Modeled it after the Karstens but I didn't have to drill the stock. We might just see a Karsten option C sometime.
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Eagle stock pad with pouch. If it needs to be higher, I just cut a piece of the pad in one of those useless RCBS wet lube pads. Glue it into place with some hot glue and it doesn't slide around. If you want to remove the padding, the hot glue pulls right off.
Eagle stock pad with pouch. If it needs to be higher, I just cut a piece of the pad in one of those useless RCBS wet lube pads. Glue it into place with some hot glue and it doesn't slide around. If you want to remove the padding, the hot glue pulls right off.
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+1 for Joe Ducos. He did a great job on mine.
+1 for Joe Ducos. He did a great job on mine.
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Karsten rocks. By the way, Karsten is a great person to do business with. He has had to ship me a couple different sets of bolts because I keep on mangling them (long story). Anyhow, just a week ago, I asked him if he could just ship me the adjustable thumbwheels so I could quit bugging him. What was at my door step 4 days later? Karsten doesn't ask for a penny of reimbursement, not even for the shipping he pays, which appears to be about $2.25. This guy is awesome! Thank you Karsten!
Karsten rocks. By the way, Karsten is a great person to do business with. He has had to ship me a couple different sets of bolts because I keep on mangling them (long story). Anyhow, just a week ago, I asked him if he could just ship me the adjustable thumbwheels so I could quit bugging him. What was at my door step 4 days later? Karsten doesn't ask for a penny of reimbursement, not even for the shipping he pays, which appears to be about $2.25. This guy is awesome! Thank you Karsten!
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i need 1.5inches of lift on my stock and use the RAT Grip product with a stock pack over it (it's ugly as sin otherwise). Works very well and doesn't need anything more than a heat gun.
i need 1.5inches of lift on my stock and use the RAT Grip product with a stock pack over it (it's ugly as sin otherwise). Works very well and doesn't need anything more than a heat gun.
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I used a Victor Co and made a mount for the A5
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...416#Post3238416
I used a Victor Co and made a mount for the A5
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...416#Post3238416
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It's hard to beat a built-in, adjustable cheek piece like the Terry Cross but I've used the Karsten and have an XLR on my Savage, both of which have yielded good results. Heck, if you don't need adjustability, a sock and duct tape work just fine, too.
It's hard to beat a built-in, adjustable cheek piece like the Terry Cross but I've used the Karsten and have an XLR on my Savage, both of which have yielded good results. Heck, if you don't need adjustability, a sock and duct tape work just fine, too.
