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I picked up a Marlin 336 this week that is in need of some TLC. Looks like the stock was replaced with an aftermarket and cut down, as there are no pre-drilled holes for a recoil pad/plate. Dimensions are also slightly oversized around the tang area, and will need to be sanded down once I refinish it.
Anyway, I have a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad off another rifle that is a very close fit, but will have to be recontoured at the bottom. How difficult is it to fit these pads, and can it be done with a normal belt sander?
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Belt or disk sanders are your friend. Maybe some masking tape on the stock as one approaches final dimensions. Do sustain the stock lines/angles as one sands it down. Nothing looks more Bubba-ed than a recoil pad toe that is parallel with the ground.
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from the photos it appears that pad will be too small
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Agreed.
I use two different colors of masking tape to wrap the stock. I take it down to almost into the tape with a stationary sander. I then swap to a hand held disc on a drill to follow the contour of the stock and take the outside layer of tape off. I'll then finish the sanding with a hand held block. The whole process is about 15 minutes.
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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Belt or disk sanders are your friend. Maybe some masking tap on the stock as one approaches final dimensions. Do sustain the stock lines/angles as one sands it down. Nothing looks more Bubba-ed than a recoil pad toe that is parallel with the ground. This. And a Miles Gilbert Recoil Pad Installation Fixture.
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The wood should be slightly proud of the metal. Do not sand it so it is flush
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Yes, that looks a little small. Not enough for an adequate toe.
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from the photos it appears that pad will be too small It must be the picture, as it is definitely slightly oversized compared with the stock. The upper portion is just about perfect, the only fitting will be towards the bottom. Either way, I'm going to make it work... 
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I trace a outline of my stock on paper, put it in my wallet then at gunshows find a pad to fit.
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As has been said, you need to extend the pad to match the angle of the toe. Otherwise you will have what is known as a "bubba" job. It will work but not look too good.
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+5, that pad will never look right....
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I see what you guys are talking about now, but this was a $135 pawn shop find...I'm not too concerned with the angle being off a little bit.
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I'd go to Walmart and buy a flip flop on the cheap.
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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If it's worth doing, it's worth doing correctly. You guys are getting hung up on all the wrong details. Its a recoil pad that I didn't have to buy, going on a rifle that I paid $135 for...we aren't talking about a $3k trap gun or $25k African double rifle. Why potentially screw up a $25 pad, when I have one here I can try for free? At worst, I at least get an education on fitting a recoil pad. Worst case is I have to do it again, best case is it turns out fine for the rifle (which still needs stock fitting to even out the tang and lever areas). Regardless, I'll post pics once I actually start grinding.
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If you want practice and a pad that fits on the cheap.....get a flip flop.
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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Oddly enough, the rifle came with a slip-on when I bought it.
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I'm talking about grinding one to fit from a cheap flip flop.
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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If it's worth doing, it's worth doing correctly. You guys are getting hung up on all the wrong details. Its a recoil pad that I didn't have to buy, going on a rifle that I paid $135 for...we aren't talking about a $3k trap gun or $25k African double rifle. Why potentially screw up a $25 pad, when I have one here I can try for free? At worst, I at least get an education on fitting a recoil pad. Worst case is I have to do it again, best case is it turns out fine for the rifle (which still needs stock fitting to even out the tang and lever areas). Regardless, I'll post pics once I actually start grinding. My bad, I do get hung up on not doing stuff half assed, carry on.
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