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Re: How to remove recoil pad from a McMillan stock?

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15 October 2004, 16:51
Ken Cline
Re: How to remove recoil pad from a McMillan stock?
Yep, I called Mcmillan a while back about this. Their pads are put on with a 5 minute epoxy. Grinding/cutting is about the best way for removal.
15 October 2004, 15:10
Craftsman
Long Bob

Most of the synthetic stocks I've dealt with had the pads epoxied on. I'm not sure about McMillan. Rem Classics are glued on. I've had to saw the pads off with a band saw when they needed to come off. Use a metal cutting blade in case there are screws in it. Cut to within 1/8" of the stock then grind the rest off with a belt or disc sander.
16 October 2004, 03:46
Cold Bore
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And you know how men behave when they are getting desperate.



Yep, desperate enough to dip them in flour!

It's gotta be here somewhere, it's gotta be here somewhere, I KNOW it's here somewhere!
16 October 2004, 01:08
Longbob
Thanks for the info. I wish they would screw them on instead. I've had synthetic rifle stocks (the cheapo's) that were screwed on. This may be more hassle than it's worth.
16 October 2004, 01:34
Willie B
Definitly glued on and there is metal where it joins the stock. I've drilled into the foam and epoxied in wooden dowels to mount new pads.
16 October 2004, 02:47
Cold Bore
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Should I dip them in flour?



I wonder how many guys are wondering what use flour has in relationship to gunsmithing?!?
16 October 2004, 03:25
Longbob
CB,

You got me. I was getting desperate. And you know how men behave when they are getting desperate.
16 October 2004, 04:11
Longbob
Stop! I almost ruined my keyboard.