Big Al Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Inspired by a thread I saw here last week I decided to get myself some Kydex and make a cheek piece/comb raiser. The Kydex was very easy to work with and softened nicely in the oven at 200 degrees for 3 mins while the Mrs was out A bit of care drilling the holes and some basic hand work and Im happy with the end result. The cheek piece can be detached in seconds to remove the bolt, the posts are 10mm and are a snug interference fit, I bored the holes in a mill to make sure everything was square but a pillar drill and v blocks would have done. Its not adjustable as I didn't want the holes to break through the top line of the stock so I took a bit of time to play with different height packing until I had what I wanted. The Kydex is then covered in 2mm self adhesive foam which makes for a comfortable and warm cheek weld and also hides the pillar screws. If I find that different shooting positions need varying height then some longer pillars could be made and a couple of small thumb wheels on the back of the top line will secure them. A nice couple of hours work this afternoon which has made my gun fit so much better. The Kydex was formed to replicate the original comb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Very nice job there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Very tidy job that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Good work Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay666d Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 It's better than my current set up... Memory foam cling filmed to my stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigboot Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggletooth Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Very tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean223 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Went through all this myself a year ago. I used isapon, made a cast out of polystyrene put it on the gunstock, some cling filim on the stock first put the cast on and filled it to the top and halfway down my shooting side an just an inch down the backside. Then took it out and sanded it to the hight and shape I wanted. Great job when finished and it is a snug if to the stock. Bit of spray paint and few screws and your dune. I'll sent in a picture later if anybody wants. Used if for a year and saved for a GRS stock, very very good I must say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sie Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 How do I get this model of Kydex, can’t find the same design with bolts going in top of rifle comb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sie said: How do I get this model of Kydex, can’t find the same design with bolts going in top of rifle comb. If you contact Al (Alan Maughan) I'm sure he will advise you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanonry Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 Looks great, but there is your DIY and then there is mine 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Here's one I did a few years back.....I shoehorned an old Musgrave barrelled action in 6BR into an Anschutz Match 54 stock, one of the proper walnut type from the 70's. I just made two sawcuts and fitted the centre threaded adjustment screw together with a couple of bits of stainless rod for the guides. All very Heath-Robinson, but it does the job......and achieved with just a Workmate, tenon saw, and a pillar drill. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaturtle Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffo1960 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Really nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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