I am looking at building up my stock to attain a proper cheek weld. I would like some options other than installing a kydex adjustable. I have heard of guys taping down foam or wood but need more details on how to correctly do this before I attempt anything. How do you guys build up for a better cheek weld? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Correcting Cheek Weld
this is my 2 $ method: pipe foam wedge, or stack (about 1.5x 4 inches) lay it on the stock and get down on the rifle to test eye position ( just close at this point)
masking tape around the foam block for over spray, spray glue the mating surfaces of the stock and foam, wait until the glue is no longer wet/tacky and stick it together- hold for a few minutes or tape in place till set, then remove all the tape and retest eye position letting the full weight of your head rest on the built up stock, make fine adjustments by removing material with coarse sandpaper or building up with layers of duct tape. When the height is just a touch low, finish with a sheet of moleskin(drug store foot care section) for a durable and comfortable surface
no hard cheekrest can be as comfortable for extended use
to remove it just pull it off and clean up the glue with bore solvent
this is my 2 $ method: pipe foam wedge, or stack (about 1.5x 4 inches) lay it on the stock and get down on the rifle to test eye position ( just close at this point)
masking tape around the foam block for over spray, spray glue the mating surfaces of the stock and foam, wait until the glue is no longer wet/tacky and stick it together- hold for a few minutes or tape in place till set, then remove all the tape and retest eye position letting the full weight of your head rest on the built up stock, make fine adjustments by removing material with coarse sandpaper or building up with layers of duct tape. When the height is just a touch low, finish with a sheet of moleskin(drug store foot care section) for a durable and comfortable surface
no hard cheekrest can be as comfortable for extended use
to remove it just pull it off and clean up the glue with bore solvent
Re: Correcting Cheek Weld
if you can afford and desire it, a turnwheel cheekpiece is probably your best option
but tape, cardboard, whatever you can find, works to, if you can shoulder your rifle with your eyes closed, open your eyes and have a solid sight picture that is an ideal cheek peice.
if you can afford and desire it, a turnwheel cheekpiece is probably your best option
but tape, cardboard, whatever you can find, works to, if you can shoulder your rifle with your eyes closed, open your eyes and have a solid sight picture that is an ideal cheek peice.
Re: Correcting Cheek Weld
why not just buy a XLR cheek rest $20 + shipping. tho u will have to wait for the SHOT show to be over to order 2-20? i think. but for the money it is prob best option. I will be ordering one when they get back from SHOT.
granted you will have to drill a hole for the adjustment bolt. but if you dont mind drilling a hole than it is deff best option
why not just buy a XLR cheek rest $20 + shipping. tho u will have to wait for the SHOT show to be over to order 2-20? i think. but for the money it is prob best option. I will be ordering one when they get back from SHOT.
granted you will have to drill a hole for the adjustment bolt. but if you dont mind drilling a hole than it is deff best option
Re: Correcting Cheek Weld
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think this is what you are looking for
http://cheekwelder.net/ </div></div>
looks good but likely to slide forward with the recoil of each shot
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think this is what you are looking for
http://cheekwelder.net/ </div></div>
looks good but likely to slide forward with the recoil of each shot
Re: Correcting Cheek Weld
a catridge holder over a piece of closed cell foam
held in place with a piece of masking tape works for me
you can adjust the foam to desired hieght
before
& after if need be -
easy to take off & reinstall
works better than the adjustable stocks Ive owned
dont move unless I move it
a catridge holder over a piece of closed cell foam
held in place with a piece of masking tape works for me
you can adjust the foam to desired hieght
before
& after if need be -
easy to take off & reinstall
works better than the adjustable stocks Ive owned
dont move unless I move it
Re: Correcting Cheek Weld
Try some marine-tex. Build up to the height, length, and width of your choosing. If you build it up too much then you sand it down. I cut a groove in the top of mine to allow for straight entrance of the cleaning rod through the bore guide. I don't feel the groove on my cheek and this works the same when I shoot left or right handed. It has worked well for me.
Good luck,
John
Try some marine-tex. Build up to the height, length, and width of your choosing. If you build it up too much then you sand it down. I cut a groove in the top of mine to allow for straight entrance of the cleaning rod through the bore guide. I don't feel the groove on my cheek and this works the same when I shoot left or right handed. It has worked well for me.
Good luck,
John
Re: Correcting Cheek Weld
Or you could have a kmw logger head installed
Or you could have a kmw logger head installed
