marshy pete Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I've just brought this second hand 16b. The stock, as you can see in the photo has a pretty ugly pad fitted, its glued on and a bit long for me! Is it a fairly simple job to cut it off and fit a new pad or should i get it done by a gunsmith? Anything i need to be careful of? Many thanks Peter Edited April 24, 2014 by marshy pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Watch out it should be screwed as well as glued it's a walnut extension just not a great grain match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Fairly easy job to remove and fit a better recoil pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy pete Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Watch out it should be screwed as well as glued it's a walnut extension just not a great grain match. I was thinking it should be screws but have checked fairly carefully and can't find any mark/head/dowel end Will check again before I get the saw out!! Thanks Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 If you know anyone with a metal/stud detector you could run that over it to see if there are any metal screws there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy pete Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 That's a good idea falcon, thanks, reckon I can borrow one and do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I think that could be re-finished a better colour, why not just shorten it and re-cut the end? remember the shape of the stock into the shoulder pocket matters on POI and reaction to recoil, if in doubt get it to a stock fitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Despite the grain and slight colour variance it looks a good clean job I'd correct the length but I'd not worry about the wood, the extension adds a bit of character ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Ps personal preference, I don't like rubber recoil pads on game guns, not because of the looks but because they tend to snag on thick winter jackets, alway worth a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy pete Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Maybe a better idea to shorten and polish in, it does look really odd in real life! Its a fair point about rubber recoil pads, will have to have a proper think on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 What's the gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 If it's too long for you it needs attention. Plenty of rubber/wood/adjustable pads available, and aesthetically I know a better job can be done. These jobs are sometimes best left to the experts though, even though a good DIY enthusiast may want to try. ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Personally I prefer wood extensions on Sbs or game guns. But understand the extra cost stops people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy pete Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 What's the gun? It's a Belgium 16b, not sure of maker or age. I am planning to do little research on it, the proof marks are all pretty legible.. Not particularly valuable but it belonged to a mate for ages who hardly used it, I always likes it and picked it up for not a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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