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Adhesive Cheek Pad Material???

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  • Feb 22, 2013
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    I'm currently using a Wiebad velcro cheek pad for the cheekpiece on my AX, and while it is comfortable, it adds a little more thickness than I'd like. Basically, it limits the amount of downward adjustment in the cheekpiece so I can't get it as low as I'd like for free-recoil and positional shooting.

    Is there anything out there that you guys use for an adhesive cheek pad? I can get a 1'x1' piece of black moleskin and cut it to shape, but I was wondering if anyone had any other tricks up their sleeve?

    Thanks!
     
    Go to a craft store, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, you get the idea and seek out the self adhesive foam sheets. They're like a buck and work great!

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    I have used armaflex tape before in a pinch. (armaflex is the insulation you commonly see on your refrigerant piping for air conditioning) 1/8" thick, 2" wide and the adhesive is strong.
     
    Thanks for the ideas, gents!

    I think I will try some adhesive backed moleskin or something like the God'a Grip where I can cut it to fit the cheek piece. The craft store foam looks like it would work as well, but the thought of a tan cheek pad on my sage green AX makes me cringe a little :p