This is probably a rehash of an old topic, but does anyone have method for bending a 1/2" pad into a rifle curve?

I am assuming that heating and pressing into a form would do it. What is the best heat source?

Heat it progressively in hot water and slowly bend it to the shape you desire, then attach it. When it is cold, then grind and trim and polish it as you see fit.

What type of pad are you putting on? Some will pull right down but others require heat. I know Decelerator pads have metal inserts that are sometimes a pain to bend but other pads like Silvers, Limbsavers, and Kick-Eez are all rubber and plastic.

Put mine in boiling water and bent it onto a little tighter curve than the butt so it touched on the center and was just shy on the ends so the screws would pull it down tight

I find the least difficult method is to use a multi-toothed carbide chop saw. Be sure to tape the stock at the "cut off" mark to avoid splinters.

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I find the least difficult method is to use a multi-toothed carbide chop saw. Be sure to tape the stock at the "cut off" mark to avoid splinters.

That's how I fit mine.

I thougtht about that but mine was on an old but high condition German SxS. I needed more LOP but didn't want to alter the gun. I made a curved pad that can be removed and the original horn butt plate can be reinstalled.

I think a slight curve is classy...needn't be much of a curve...about 1/8" will look good.

Silvers backing is not too consistent...I've broken enough of them that I usually install them without a crown. Still my favorite, though.

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Originally posted by Westpac:
I find the least difficult method is to use a multi-toothed carbide chop saw. Be sure to tape the stock at the "cut off" mark to avoid splinters.