mattslaptop247 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Any1 tried a neoprene stock cover? I fancy one as an easy alternative to getting a camo pattern on my 12b. Are they any good? What are the pros and cons? Which would you recomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-a-s Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 i use a neoprene stock and barrel cover on my shotgun. also got the scope and barrel covers that fit my rifles for when i am shooting crows/magpies the most obvious pros and cons are if you have the stock dipped/painted and you decide to sell said gun it may lose you potential buyers ie some one is after a gun for clays etc not realy going to be looking for a cammo shottie now are they. i would also advise against these fancy cammo tapes that you can get,yes they look ok but all that fannying about cutting and making sure it sticks is a pain in the *** but the real downside to tape, you cant see the rust forming unless you strip it off paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) They are excellent for their purpose, but different people buy them for different reasons. Coaches buy them with comb shims so they can quickly alter comb heights for pupils. Game shooters like them in camo for taking reflection and colour off the gun, and may cover fore-end, barrels and - if a rifle - scope too. Gun owners often want to protect their wood from knocks and dents, particularly if working in close woodland, and the guard does this. The also act well as a cheek guard, just easing the recoil onto the check bone. These guards come in two types, the fixed / sewn type that are hard work to put on and off as the are tight on the stock, but dont move when they are there; or the type with velcro on the seam, that are much easier to take on and off but not as secure if used in conjunction with comb raising. ote, that while the B'tooth system is available with comb shims, a neater finish is achieved by using the smoothskin b'tooth with Cervalatti rubber saddle raisers under it. The only known downside is if the get wet and are not removed from the gun and dried, they can get manky and mark the wood underneath. Edited August 4, 2008 by clayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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