Friday, December 30, 2005

 

Buttplate cover for long guns . . .



Hi Pards,

Some cowboys and cowgirls ask about a butt stock cover that's not intended to cover a contemporary recoil pad or a stock lenthening spacer. The one pictured is home fabricated from split cowhide (suede) purchased from Leather Crafters. It is glued with rubber contact cement to the metal butt stock. the plate screws help keep it in position. It is not a permanent accessory and can be peeled off at any time or reglued as necessary.

The important features are to note is the uncovered heal of the stock. This allows the butt to slip as the long gun is mounted to the shoulder. Also, note the absence of suede on the sides of the stock butt. Suede on the sides of the butt might cause difficulty in mounting the long gun. Some commercial butt stock covers use smooth leather for the sides of the cover. The suede on the butt serves the purpose to stop the gun from dropping down the chest while firing the gun.

It'a also OK to use a chamos to cover the metal butt plate and route the edges under the butt plate.

It's not necessary to spend upwards of $35 for lace on butt stock cover that may not do the job needed.

Just my opinion . . .


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