I bought a Triad Tactical strap-on stock pack to raise my cheek-weld position. This particular stock pack has the velcro loops under the entire bottom side, so velcro hook material can be placed anywhere. What would be the best way to raise the stock pack height so I can get a cheek weld that puts my vision in-line with my optic?
Material to raise strap-on cheek pad
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Re: Material to raise strap-on cheek pad
I used a old can coozy!!!! It was one of the thick foam type; I just cut it in half and formed the curved part over my stock and then cut the bottom to fit.
I used a old can coozy!!!! It was one of the thick foam type; I just cut it in half and formed the curved part over my stock and then cut the bottom to fit.
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An old Army sleeping bag camp roll/foam mat gives enough material for a lifetime and it's the right color.
Cheers,
Sirhr
An old Army sleeping bag camp roll/foam mat gives enough material for a lifetime and it's the right color.
Cheers,
Sirhr
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Thanks for the replies guys...keep 'em coming...one of 'em will be something I have here I can cut up, lol.
Thanks for the replies guys...keep 'em coming...one of 'em will be something I have here I can cut up, lol.
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I've used cut up mouse pads too. If that is not enough, cut a piece of 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 pvc. in half, grind the sharp edges down and put mouse pad strips on top of that. I've gotten almost 1/2" that way.
John
I've used cut up mouse pads too. If that is not enough, cut a piece of 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 pvc. in half, grind the sharp edges down and put mouse pad strips on top of that. I've gotten almost 1/2" that way.
John
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Velcro pads + foam. I used mutiple layers of sleeping mat until I got just the rigth height. The Velcro pads allow you to fix it's position in the right spot after moving it around or allow you to adjust it with different pads.
Velcro pads + foam. I used mutiple layers of sleeping mat until I got just the rigth height. The Velcro pads allow you to fix it's position in the right spot after moving it around or allow you to adjust it with different pads.
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+ 1 for mouse pads. Cut into two inch strips, stack them to create the needed hight. Then shoe goo them all together, and finally shoe goo a strip of hook velcro to the top of your stack to attach to the inside of your stock pad... It will be rock solid
+ 1 for mouse pads. Cut into two inch strips, stack them to create the needed hight. Then shoe goo them all together, and finally shoe goo a strip of hook velcro to the top of your stack to attach to the inside of your stock pad... It will be rock solid
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Neoprene pipe insulation. Picked up some from Home Depot. Firm enough to hold shape but soft enough to compress under a stock pack to the height that works.
RT
Neoprene pipe insulation. Picked up some from Home Depot. Firm enough to hold shape but soft enough to compress under a stock pack to the height that works.
RT
Re: Material to raise strap-on cheek pad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PittsDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold">Neoprene pipe insulation</span>.</span> Picked up some from Home Depot. Firm enough to hold shape but soft enough to compress under a stock pack to the height that works.
RT </div></div>
That sounds very promising. Put a piece of self-adhesive velcro on it and it'd be solid as Sears. Thanks for ALL the ideas gentlemen!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PittsDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-weight: bold">Neoprene pipe insulation</span>.</span> Picked up some from Home Depot. Firm enough to hold shape but soft enough to compress under a stock pack to the height that works.
RT </div></div>
That sounds very promising. Put a piece of self-adhesive velcro on it and it'd be solid as Sears. Thanks for ALL the ideas gentlemen!
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here is something others have mentioned. use layers of velcro. they come in strips with sticky on the back. its already velcro so you dont need to get velcro to stick to it. layer after layer stuck together. stick sticky side to sticky side. comes in a roll or strips
here is something others have mentioned. use layers of velcro. they come in strips with sticky on the back. its already velcro so you dont need to get velcro to stick to it. layer after layer stuck together. stick sticky side to sticky side. comes in a roll or strips
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If you have the Large Stack Pack made by Triad, you can use velcro to raise the comb. You can go to any fabric or hobby shop and get the sticky backed strips of velcro and build up the underside of the stock pack:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1952652&page=3
If you have the Large Stack Pack made by Triad, you can use velcro to raise the comb. You can go to any fabric or hobby shop and get the sticky backed strips of velcro and build up the underside of the stock pack:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1952652&page=3
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There are some great photos of a raised comb on a HTG in this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1610293
There are some great photos of a raised comb on a HTG in this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1610293
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Had some real dense closed cell foam laying around. Shaped the outside with a turkey carver and then used a dremel to cut out a channel to sit over the stock. Doesn't move at all with the pack strapped down on it.
Had some real dense closed cell foam laying around. Shaped the outside with a turkey carver and then used a dremel to cut out a channel to sit over the stock. Doesn't move at all with the pack strapped down on it.
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You could write John McCain and ax what he does to fatten up his jowls.
You could write John McCain and ax what he does to fatten up his jowls.
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I am in the folded towel camp. Here it is held with wide painters tape.
I am in the folded towel camp. Here it is held with wide painters tape.
Re: Material to raise strap-on cheek pad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PittsDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Neoprene pipe insulation. Picked up some from Home Depot. Firm enough to hold shape but soft enough to compress under a stock pack to the height that works.
RT </div></div>
This worked well for me; the black pipe foam. I cut the round in half, then superglued the two halves on top of each other. Finally, I shaved the sides to with a box cutter to get a more uniform shape. Seems to work quite well so far. I have that setup on two of my bolt guns now.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PittsDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Neoprene pipe insulation. Picked up some from Home Depot. Firm enough to hold shape but soft enough to compress under a stock pack to the height that works.
RT </div></div>
This worked well for me; the black pipe foam. I cut the round in half, then superglued the two halves on top of each other. Finally, I shaved the sides to with a box cutter to get a more uniform shape. Seems to work quite well so far. I have that setup on two of my bolt guns now.
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I got a huge roll of some blue foam from lowes that worked great.
I got a huge roll of some blue foam from lowes that worked great.
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I use the foam from the sleeping mats. Glue a couple of the .33 inch thicknesses together, then cut and even use a wood rasp to carve it to shape. The wood rasp makes foam dust all over the place, but it really does shape the piece of foam well.
I use the foam from the sleeping mats. Glue a couple of the .33 inch thicknesses together, then cut and even use a wood rasp to carve it to shape. The wood rasp makes foam dust all over the place, but it really does shape the piece of foam well.
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Mouse pads sounds like a great idea. They're cheap, durable, and already have a fabric backing. I will probably do that.
Before I read that I would have suggested going to your local SCUBA shop and getting a small piece of 7mm wetsuit patch.
Mouse pads sounds like a great idea. They're cheap, durable, and already have a fabric backing. I will probably do that.
Before I read that I would have suggested going to your local SCUBA shop and getting a small piece of 7mm wetsuit patch.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Magnumdood</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you glue the velcro strips to the sleeping mat? </div></div>
They have glue on them
You can buy strips, spots and all sorts.
Quite a soft glue so it's easy to remove but if you use solvent to remove it you may end up with a mark on wood finishes.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Magnumdood</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you glue the velcro strips to the sleeping mat? </div></div>
They have glue on them
Quite a soft glue so it's easy to remove but if you use solvent to remove it you may end up with a mark on wood finishes.
Re: Material to raise strap-on cheek pad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PittsDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Neoprene pipe insulation. Picked up some from Home Depot. Firm enough to hold shape but soft enough to compress under a stock pack to the height that works.
RT </div></div>
Myself and a buddy have done this as well. It works very well.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PittsDriver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Neoprene pipe insulation. Picked up some from Home Depot. Firm enough to hold shape but soft enough to compress under a stock pack to the height that works.
RT </div></div>
Myself and a buddy have done this as well. It works very well.
