Gunsmithing De-horning Rifle Trigger-Guard

[greyson]

Been walking with my rifle trying to get used to it and figure out a few things. I have noticed that the trigger-guard has the potential to dig in my back after a few miles.

Been thinking about what my options are to smooth it out? Rounding it somehow and coating it? Or maybe wrapping it with sometype of tape.

Would I use some type of sand-paper? Recommendations?

It's an FN SPR A3g.

By greyson at 2008-11-11

By greyson at 2008-11-11


Regards,
Greyson

 

[darrenk75b]

Re: De-horning Rifle Trigger-Guard

Flush cups. Using a sling with flush cups allows the rife to lay flat on your back rather than having the trigger guard or bolt dig into you.

The cups are easy to install and only cost a few bucks.

 

[greyson]

Re: De-horning Rifle Trigger-Guard

Google-ing flush-cups now.

Regards,
Greyson

 

[greyson]

Re: De-horning Rifle Trigger-Guard

Ok. They are metal spacers?

Do they work with Talon mounts and a TIS sling?

Regards,
Greyson

 

[darrenk75b]

Re: De-horning Rifle Trigger-Guard

Flush cups allow a sling to be mounted to the side of the stock. With the sling removed, there is nothing protruding from the stock, hence the "flush". You will need to get new sling swivels, as the talons are set up for regular sling studs.

Brownells sell the set by Grovtec (best type) which includes 2 cups to install in your stock and the new heavy duty swivels.


Here's how to install them
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1703350

 

[greyson]

Re: De-horning Rifle Trigger-Guard

Been thinking about this and I have a question. By using the flush-cup design, does that "take away" any usability of the sling? Shooting it weak side perhaps? Positions?

Regards,
Greyson

 

[Keith Johns]

Re: De-horning Rifle Trigger-Guard

It changes how you use the sling. Or at least the feel of it.

My sling is on points beneath my stock. Ive slung up a rifle with a side mounted sling and it felt weird.


Still usable/doable though.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: De-horning Rifle Trigger-Guard

If you think the trigger guard is uncomfortable, a 10rd AI mag will really dig in your back.

I use side mount sling flushcups to carry rifle and one mounted under the forearm to use slung up as a handstop (about 4" ahead of front action screw).

I've tried right side forearm cups for shooting slung up, but when the sling is tight enough to provide support, it introduces more outboard torque than I want.