the_commoner Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 i need to add a little bit of length to a stock, something that could add a little confort would not go amiss either, how easy is it to add a butt pad, is it a diy job or not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Not if you want it to look right. A decent stocker should only charge £50 or so including the pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parislondonparis Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I think that if you're not sure how to do it, don't do it. Let a professional deal with it. I would be quite comfortable adding a piece to the stock as I do plenty of woodwork, and this would be no different from making furniture. You need the right tools though. Replacing a stock would be somewhat more complex, and beyond my comfort level, so I would let a gunsmith deal with that. cheers, Vincent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_commoner Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) i have a slip on pad at the moment and have been packing it out until i have got the right fit, i have been quoted £40 to have it done but was wondering more than anything, cheers for the replys guys think i will get it done for me. Edited January 30, 2009 by meinderby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 If the gun has a removable end plate, you can shim it out with plastic. Choose softer plastic so it will curve easily if the butt has a curve. You quite often see these in laminations of black and white between the plate or pad and the stock This method is quite easy as its snip to near size then sand with a pad to exact shape. A rubber pad needs to have the stock cut flat on the end, mark out the shape, grind to just over size, and hand finish to fit. Having a linisher or belt sander is an advantage. These come in thicknesses from 15mm to 30mm, and can be made longer still with the plastic shims. Push on ones come leather, £20-30 - Rubber, under a £10er - or neoprene for under £20. The neoprene Beartooth system has a series of foam rubber shims to adjust length. The rubber ones can be DIY lengthened with corrugated cardboard or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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