$13.84 Cheek rest [pics]

[tacshooter223]

Still a work in progress but almost done. Got the idea from George63 on the hide.

2.97 for the mounting tape
7.98 for the insulator adhesive
1.98 for all of the insulator

First cut a piece the whole length of the stock. Keep adding pieces on top of one another until you get the desired height.

Take the piece of insulator you have and glue them first. Then lay down three strips of the scotch mounting tape

Lay the newly created cheek rest on top and BOOM! Cheek rest!

Still have to clean some edges and add the vinyl top. If you want your rest to stay on more permanently I would highly recommend some sort of spray glue.

I'll post another picture of the final product when I get the vinyl but for under $14 dollars I'm happy!

 

[-=boone=-]

Re: $13.84 Cheek rest [pics]

wow your a cheap ass.

 

[Victor Co Heather]

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I like the innovation, though that would never survive the first day of most the rifle comps I've been to.

 

[tacshooter223]

Re: $13.84 Cheek rest [pics]

I'm building a stock soon hopefully. This is just temporary and it works. Not for any competitions or anything but just for fun at the range.

I'm just a kid so if you want to call me a cheap ass go ahead. What works for me may not work for you.

 

[Lucks]

Re: $13.84 Cheek rest [pics]

All you need now is some duct tape....

 

[tacshooter223]

Re: $13.84 Cheek rest [pics]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">wow your a cheap ass. </div></div>
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2433215&gonew=1#UNREAD
So are these people all cheap asses too? Only real difference is mine isn't covered with a pack.

 

[-=boone=-]

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So covered it with a stock pack.

 

[tacshooter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So covered it with a stock pack. </div></div>
Ordered
http://www.tacticalworks.com/Tactical-Operations-Ammo-Cheek-Pad-Black-Left-Hand-TOPS1LH.html

 

[mwroseberry]

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Just send XLR 31.00 and he'll send you a cheek piece that is adjustable and very sturdy.

Good luck,
Merritt

 

[tacshooter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mwroseberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just send XLR 31.00 and he'll send you a cheek piece that is adjustable and very sturdy.

Good luck,
Merritt </div></div>
Trying to avoid drilling holes in the stock, but I definitely gave that a look!

 

[Red Ryder]

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Yeah, this would work nicely on the POS cheekrests that come on AICS.

Good work burgh dude.

 

[cordoba]

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We used isomat and 100 mph tape to build up cheeckpieces for decades in the corps until the M40A3 came into fruition. I think what you've done will work just fine, Youngblood. Not every problem needs a several hundred dollar solution. Now say no to drugs and stay in school.

 

[tacshooter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cordoba</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We used isomat and 100 mph tape to build up cheeckpieces for decades in the corps until the M40A3 came into fruition. I think what you've done will work just fine, Youngblood. Not every problem needs a several hundred dollar solution. Now say no to drugs and stay in school. </div></div>
Haha will do cordoba. Thanks for the kind words.

 

[CrazyDonkey]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cordoba</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We used isomat and 100 mph tape to build up cheeckpieces for decades in the corps until the M40A3 came into fruition. I think what you've done will work just fine, Youngblood. Not every problem needs a several hundred dollar solution. Now say no to drugs and stay in school. </div></div> I agree. Hell even after all these tactical slings came out we used p cord and 100mph tape to make slings using the one that came on the M16/4.

 

[cordoba]

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Yeah, I've made every sling I've ever used out of issued stuff and a little ingenuity. Even on my personal rifles I've never spent money on a sling. I'd rather spend that money on ammunition.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: $13.84 Cheek rest [pics]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cordoba</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We used isomat and 100 mph tape to build up cheeckpieces for decades in the corps until the M40A3 came into fruition. I think what you've done will work just fine, Youngblood. Not every problem needs a several hundred dollar solution. Now say no to drugs and stay in school. </div></div>

Yep. I saw $13.84 and thought "man you overpaid".

At least one of my rifles will always have isomat and riggers tape on it. Even though it's sporting a $3K scope.

 

[tacshooter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cordoba</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We used isomat and 100 mph tape to build up cheeckpieces for decades in the corps until the M40A3 came into fruition. I think what you've done will work just fine, Youngblood. Not every problem needs a several hundred dollar solution. Now say no to drugs and stay in school. </div></div>

Yep. I saw $13.84 and thought "man you overpaid".

At least one of my rifles will always have isomat and riggers tape on it. Even though it's sporting a $3K scope.

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It was all that stupid glue I'll never use! Oh well..

 

[cordoba]

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Don't worry, there are plenty of other sniper related arts and crafts that require glue. You'll get your money's worth out of it eventually.

 

[-Snyper-]

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Now thats what I call improvising! Good job!

 

[Hasgun Willtravel]

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Price of Stock Pack from Triad: 31.95
Shipping: 4.95

 

[CrazyDonkey]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HasgunWilltravel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Price of Stock Pack from Triad: 31.95
Shipping: 4.95
</div></div> that still doesn't add enough height to the cheek rest.

 

[Dylan in AZ]

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What I love most about this thread is that he is my age and has reacted very well to some negative comments. The ingenuity and willing-ness to improvise is one thing, and I applaud it, but the OP staying level headed is another. Good job.

-Dylan

 

[High Binder]

Re: $13.84 Cheek rest [pics]

If you're going to put a stock-pack over it you don't need the tape. Just thinking it would make for an easier clean-up down the road.

 

[-=boone=-]

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I'm curious to know if you can get a bore guide in that rifle and clean it with that foam in the way.

I used the Velcro method just so I would have the ability to remove my cheek piece and then put it back on after cleaning.

BTW you're not the only cheap ass around here.

 

[tacshooter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TerrorInTheShadows</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What I love most about this thread is that he is my age and has reacted very well to some negative comments. The ingenuity and willing-ness to improvise is one thing, and I applaud it, but the OP staying level headed is another. Good job.

-Dylan </div></div>
Well since we all know I'm young I can have an excuse and laugh when I say this.... Thanks T.I.T.S.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you're going to put a stock-pack over it you don't need the tape. Just thinking it would make for an easier clean-up down the road. </div></div>
Thanks. The tape isn't that "heavy duty" but it works and holds almost just like velcro.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious to know if you can get a bore guide in that rifle and clean it with that foam in the way.

I used the Velcro method just so I would have the ability to remove my cheek piece and then put it back on after cleaning.

BTW you're not the only cheap ass around here.

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Pretty much same answer as the quote above this one.

Thanks guys.