recoil pad fitting
I have a Rem Model 7, 7mm Saum, SS, black stock. I would like to install a thicker and "softer" recoil pad.
The Limbsaver 10112 is way to short. With the factory pad off the measurements are:
5 1/8 tall
1 1/2 wide(strong)
3 1/4 mounting holes
Any ideas as to a pre-fit type that would fit with minimal trimming. I would like to add .25-.5" to the length of pull. I always felt the "short mags n SAUM" were built on too small of stocks.
The Limbsaver 10112 is way to short. With the factory pad off the measurements are:
5 1/8 tall
1 1/2 wide(strong)
3 1/4 mounting holes
Any ideas as to a pre-fit type that would fit with minimal trimming. I would like to add .25-.5" to the length of pull. I always felt the "short mags n SAUM" were built on too small of stocks.
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Hi - am restoring a Model2 and plan on fitting the Winchester solid
red rubber pad; however, the pad is about 3/16" long. How do I cut the pad down keeping the sides looking smooth. I'm thinking fine grit sandpaper might do it. Any ideas? Thanks......0 -
If you grind/sand, put the pad in the freezer first for a while... 0 -
Great idea - will practice on an old pad. Post should have stated Model 12, not the rare Model 2 ........ 0 -
3/16" additional sounds like it may be a bit short to me. Hold the pad against the butt and make sure it has enough toe to follow through with the toe line of the stock.
Pads are best cut on a belt sander. It can be done on the butt, but it takes great care. There are also fixtures for grinding off the butt. I personaly use this one. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9152/Product/RECOIL_PAD_FITTING_JIG
Before you attach the pad wrap the stock with tape and trim the excess with a sharp razor blade. Install the pad with the heel level to the stock heel and then grind just until the sanding belt faintly marks the tape. From that point on you will want to work the pad by hand with sanding blocks.
Work slowly with very little pressure on the sanding belt to avoid stretching the rubber and overheating the stock finish. As iwannausername mentioned, freezing the pad helps tremendously.0 -
Put a layer of two of masking tape on the wood so that when sanding you won't marr it. Make sure the angle at the heel and toe follow the stock. There are several fixtures for this but if you are doing only one it is not worth buying. 0 -
Aside from shaping the pad to fit, I don't think that the holes of the red rubber butt pad will line up with those in the stock either. 0
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