Ok I was shooting today and it was high eighties but a million percent humidity. The sweat dripping down my face made it nearly impossible to maintain cheek weld. My face would constantly slide off the plastic riser. So bad it left sweat dripping on the rifle. How do you contend with this?
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Loosing cheek weld with a sweaty face?
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I drape a small towel, (Golf towel) over the stock for cushion and it would take care of your issue.
maybe somebody should market some tear-off solutions, similar to a panty liner.
I bought some adhesive backed suede off Amazon and put it on my gun, works well down here in Texas.
They also make adhesive neoprene that is surprisingly strong (I have abused some a lot) and very cheap. Either of these soaks up that last tidge of recoil if you have a gun that's annoying to the cheek, and keep you from slipping.
Depending how you get into position, etc. not moving CAN be a bad thing. Try some reversible options first.
I like this one for those million percent humidity NC summers.
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Wiebad Mini Stock Pad - Short Action Precision
Add a little class to that hard old adjustable cheek piece with a Wiebad Mini Stock Pad. Soft yet rugged synthetic suede material with a thin layer of padding inside to reduce shock, all stitched together with Cordura edging. Upgrade that cheek rest for the best in comfort behind your rifle! -...
Here is your $2 solution. I have several of these in my kit. I buy the BMG one because its the largest and I can cut it to fit anything. They work great. Order $10 worth to make it worth your while and you will have enough for a long time.
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BMG Cheek Rest Foam
Replace old or worn foam on your Extreme BMG Buttstock with these factory replacements that are pre-cut to the proper dimensions. Peel-and-stick design-no adhesive necessary.
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https://www.amazon.com/Neoprene-Rub...teway&sprefix=adhesive+neopre,aps,170&sr=8-16
And the faux suede I use for holster padding mostly, but which would work here also if you prefer that feel:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GNBRGF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
MANY other sizes, thicknesses, densities, etc. etc so search around. eBay is also awesome for strange little things like this as industrial suppliers often sell small amounts of stuff that is otherwise hard to get.
I don’t like those little stock pads because they make the cheek rest too wide and push my head further off center. Probably a non issue if the cheek piece itself adjusts laterally like some. If you do use those pads, buy some mole skin in the feet section of the pharmacy. It has a sticky back and can be laid over the stock pad. Easy and cheap to change out when it gets dirty and sweaty while leaving the stock pad unsoiled.I like this one for those million percent humidity NC summers.
Wiebad Mini Stock Pad - Short Action Precision
Add a little class to that hard old adjustable cheek piece with a Wiebad Mini Stock Pad. Soft yet rugged synthetic suede material with a thin layer of padding inside to reduce shock, all stitched together with Cordura edging. Upgrade that cheek rest for the best in comfort behind your rifle! -...
XLR sells pre cut cheek riser pieces. Not neoprene rubber though, closed cell foam..
I myself bought an entire roll off Amazon of Ebay and cut what I need. Lifetime supply for cheap. Have them on every rifle.
I myself bought an entire roll off Amazon of Ebay and cut what I need. Lifetime supply for cheap. Have them on every rifle.
I use this stuff - I have a roll in my range bag and one can just cut a patch to size and wash it or toss it after use.
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I like the XLR material better but the roll of sticky backed foam I recently got from amazon is perfectly functional.
I finally found a roll of the exact same material XLR uses. I'll find the link when I get home later.
While I did not consult with XLR, this appears to be the exact same stuff I have bought from them in the past.. I love it and the roll will last a lifetime.
Sponge Neoprene with Adhesive 1/8" Thick X 54" Wide X 1' - Rubber Floor Coverings - Amazon.com
Sponge Neoprene with Adhesive 1/8" Thick X 54" Wide X 1' - Rubber Floor Coverings - Amazon.com
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Or just use panty liners, if you are secure enough in your manhood to tolerate the comments from your shooting buddies
On cheap hunting rifles and plastic stocks ( I know... huge shock that anyone here would admit to having any of those) I use two to three layers of cheap neoprene mouse pads with the fabric side out held on with carpet tape. Once I find how many layers it takes to get a good alignment and cheek weld, I cover all of the layers over with one of those crappy elastic shell holder butt stock things that Allen makes. I don't use the Velcro ones just the "sock" style. Very comfortable for long periods of looking through the scope, doesn't move around, and sweat doesn't cause any problems. Have to be careful when you cut the layers so they don't prevent the bolt from being removed. It costs about $8.00 and I haven't had any issues from the three that I've done, plus you can store 10 rounds on the side of the stock.
I have used athletic tape to combat this issue. I like athletic tape because it is thin and I can put it on and not have to worry about adjusting my chassis.
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