Cheap way to make a cheek riser

[Ovrmydeadbdy]

I had been looking to buy an after market cheek riser, and I couldn't justify the $60-$100 to buy one!! All you need is $10, A drill, a dremel tool, and about 2-3 hours.

I went to lowes and bought a 16 gage sheet of steel. 6.5"x 18" $5!


I then made a blue print out of normal printer paper just to get the shape down.

I thought about cutting a larger hole so I could adjust it, but since I am happy with the scope I already have, I just drilled single holes.



I made the design that fit my stock. I also made the bolt holes exactly in the same position on each side.


Then I cut as much of the metal off as I could with my tin snips. But the majority of the cuts were made with my dremel tool.



Once you get it cut, hammer it flat and take off all the burrs with the dremel or file. You don't want an edge cutting your cheek when your shooting!!

then you can spend what ever kind of money you want on the best looking nuts and bolts but I just went with a $4 set from Lowes.




I am going to paint it or do some kind of custom design to the steel.

Thanks for looking and good luck with a fun and easy project.

 

[msat10]

Take it to a vendor that can powder coat it.

I had been looking to buy an after market cheek riser, and I couldn't justify the $60-$100 to buy one!! All you need is $10, A drill, a dremel tool, and about 2-3 hours.

I went to lowes and bought a 16 gage sheet of steel. 6.5"x 18" $5!


I then made a blue print out of normal printer paper just to get the shape down.

I thought about cutting a larger hole so I could adjust it, but since I am happy with the scope I already have, I just drilled single holes.



I made the design that fit my stock. I also made the bolt holes exactly in the same position on each side.


Then I cut as much of the metal off as I could with my tin snips. But the majority of the cuts were made with my dremel tool.



Once you get it cut, hammer it flat and take off all the burrs with the dremel or file. You don't want an edge cutting your cheek when your shooting!!

then you can spend what ever kind of money you want on the best looking nuts and bolts but I just went with a $4 set from Lowes.




I am going to paint it or do some kind of custom design to the steel.

Thanks for looking and good luck with a fun and easy project.

 

[Ovrmydeadbdy]

Not too worried about the cold, and the bolt operates well clear of the riser. I thought about the powder coating, but decided ammo was higher on the "to buy" list. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[DroidSniper]

Kydex IMO would be a better option and can be had for just as cheap off amazon or ebay. The metal though will likeyl add some weight a little aft which could improve the balance. Plus it is much more manly.

 

[SLED Sniper]

I know a guy that puts a piece of rounded wood up on his and duct tapes it on. Looks like ass but it works.

 

[19Scout77]

Can you lower the scope a foot or two?

 

[No1]

Way to save a buck, man. You can also get 8x12 kydex sheet for under $10 shipped.

 

[Delta4-3]

Or epoxy/glue a computer mouse pad on it. The metal will be cold on your face. Plus the mouse pad is cheap and easily replaced or cut and trimmed to keep your bolts clear and easy to access.

That is why God invented beards.

 

[Ovrmydeadbdy]

Can you lower the scope a foot or two?

Haha!! I wish.....I have a 1 year old and not a lot of cash laying around (hint: the title of the post).

 

[M25BeastShooter]

I've been doing the KYDEX version of this for years. I have a McMillan M14 stock I could not bring myself to drill into to affix the cheek piece so I took the KYDEX and rolled it and heat fitted it to the stock putting a roll on the top of the stock. I put a sheet of the green rubber drawer liner between the KYDEX and the stock to give it more traction. I then cinched it all tight with velcro straps. Works great and has never shifted.

I have put stainless bolts through GI fiberglass stocks and this works great but a BIG difference between a $50.00 GI and a $500 McMillan!!

I also put 1/8 or 1/4" Neopreme rubber on the KYDEX to make it more comfortable to the skin. I use 3M spray adhesive to put it on.

KYDEX is great just a little heat from the heat gun and it form fits