CharlesP Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Please forgive this slightly wacky question! I am trying to avoid scratching or marking the stock of my gun, when it brushes against metal or hard plastic buttons. Does anyone know of either a source of rubber or soft buttons, or any add-on covers that may help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhawk Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Use a beartooth stock protector instead.There pretty good been using one on my gun for years and don't have a single mark on the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Add-on covers - presumably the buttonholes are large enough to accommodate this? A layer of Sugru (£6 a pack from B&Q) would give you a fairly soft surface. I have used it for other jobs, but have no idea whether it is tough enough to would stand the repeatedly fastening and un-fastening the buttons. https://sugru.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) hello, as above i will be using a gun sock cut to length re tyed to go on trigger guard and a bit stretched to take up for my 525, Edited September 29, 2016 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Isn't it normal to have wear and tear on stocks ect. It's almost inevitable. cartridge belts are the main culprit Ok you want to look after the item but it is almost inevitable that they will get marked unless you keep it in its delivery box.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Yes, you're right, fortune. Absolutely right. But I would like to try. I've never bothered before, since I started shooting in the sixties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Isn't it normal to have wear and tear on stocks ect. It's almost inevitable. cartridge belts are the main culprit Ok you want to look after the item but it is almost inevitable that they will get marked unless you keep it in its delivery box.. I have to agree. A gun is a tool, albeit a well engineered and finished tool. Minor dings are just part of its provenance, they weren't designed to be kept in glass cases. Yes, a new gun's a joy to behold but an old one, to my mind, should look "used". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I used to button my pockets the other way round. Outside to in if that makes sense. The buttons ended up inside the pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Just checked with my Taylor 😊 He assures me you can get rubber buttons 😊 He fits them to the clothes at the local asylum 😂😂😂 Plenty of polish and use it it's called patina All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Get a zip jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Get a zip jacket.If you wear a jacket with one of those chunky metal zips, make sure it is always fastened shut. Don't leave it flapping open on warm days, or you may end up with horrible scratches on the gun stock. Guess how I know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 If you wear a jacket with one of those chunky metal zips, make sure it is always fastened shut. Don't leave it flapping open on warm days, or you may end up with horrible scratches on the gun stock. Guess how I know? Get a velcro jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Shoot naked, it's the only way and you don't get any hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Velcro, match the fastenings on your slippers, a real sign of old age and decrepitude! David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) If its an old coat then just shower silicone over the top of the buttons making such some gets into the holes. a little sanding wouldn't harm so get some adhesion. if its a new coat then dont use white, go buy some colour in keeping with the jacket. dont use black gutter seal or roof seal as you will be very upset when you find it does not dry Edited October 1, 2016 by activeviii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Add-on covers - presumably the buttonholes are large enough to accommodate this?A layer of Sugru (£6 a pack from B&Q) would give you a fairly soft surface. I have used it for other jobs, but have no idea whether it is tough enough to would stand the repeatedly fastening and un-fastening the buttons.https://sugru.com/ Just checked with my Taylor He assures me you can get rubber buttons He fits them to the clothes at the local asylum Plenty of polish and use it it's called patina All the best Of That's just silly! The inmates can choke on a soft rubber button just the same as they can with a hard one! Lol! P1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Put the coat on back to front!!! David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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