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Recoil pad fitting

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25 August 2010, 01:37
mad_jack02
Recoil pad fitting
What is the average price to fit a recoil pad in your area??


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25 August 2010, 02:40
Antelope Sniper
If you have a belt sander and masking tape, it's pretty easy to do yourself.
25 August 2010, 03:25
Bobster
$40-$45
25 August 2010, 06:31
craigster
$50
25 August 2010, 10:33
Nakihunter
quote:
Originally posted by Antelope Sniper:
If you have a belt sander and masking tape, it's pretty easy to do yourself.


I actually did this with a small hand held belt sander that uses half inch belts & it was very easy to do & came out better than those done by a couple of local smiths.

The key is to get the wood really square first & then make a gentle hollow in the butt of the stock so that the rim of the pad sits on the wood evenly & the pressure from the screws holds it firm to the wood without any gaps what so ever. Masking & sanding then gives a good finish.


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