There's a lot of room for expensive mistakes when grinding the pads. I don't get as good of results on the jig as on the stock.... but that means we're only one thickness of tape from disaster.
Originally Posted by BrentD
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.
There's a lot of room for expensive mistakes when grinding the pads. I don't get as good of results on the jig as on the stock.... but that means we're only one thickness of tape from disaster.
I like using the jig myself. Will be doing a few red pachmayr's in the next couple weeks.
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
There's a lot of room for expensive mistakes when grinding the pads. I don't get as good of results on the jig as on the stock.... but that means we're only one thickness of tape from disaster.
Your experiences echo mine... But that last 'thickness of tape' I did by hand - part on the stock and part off the stock...
I sold the jig. It just wasn't worth having. Last pads I installed were $75 + the pad..
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I have no way to even guess at the number of recoil pads I have installed and I've never seen a jig. I am now pretty well retired so I can't comment on cost now. thirty years ago, I charged enough to fill my pickup with diesel. I reckon that would be fair today. GD
I have no way to even guess at the number of recoil pads I have installed and I've never seen a jig. I am now pretty well retired so I can't comment on cost now. thirty years ago, I charged enough to fill my pickup with diesel. I reckon that would be fair today. GD
That would be over $240 in my truck..
Ex- USN (SS) '66-'69 Pro-Constitution. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!
I’ve done a bunch of pads…$100 labor + cost of pad is fair. I agree with all that has been said above. I too have witnessed many lousy install jobs. You don’t want to skimp to save a buck on a pad install(recipe for disaster).
I’ve done a bunch of pads…$100 labor + cost of pad is fair. I agree with all that has been said above. I too have witnessed many lousy install jobs. You don’t want to skimp to save a buck on a pad install(recipe for disaster).
I’ve done a bunch of pads…$100 labor + cost of pad is fair. I agree with all that has been said above. I too have witnessed many lousy install jobs. You don’t want to skimp to save a buck on a pad install(recipe for disaster).
Here’s an example of my install for $100 labor.
Pics: Before/After grinding.
Red Decelerator pad on a Walnut Ruger M77 stock.
THAT is a $100 (labor only) job. Very nicely done.
The operative term specified should always be "fitted" and not "installed" Hand-fitting will always be analog - if it was digital it would be 'plug & play' and you could install it.
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I ordered a few grindable pads, with plans on learning how to do it myself...I have a couple of older rifles that need the LOP shortened a bit, seems like a perfect opportunity to screw a stock up.
I’ve done a bunch of pads…$100 labor + cost of pad is fair. I agree with all that has been said above. I too have witnessed many lousy install jobs. You don’t want to skimp to save a buck on a pad install(recipe for disaster).
