Re: Sako TRG / Limbsaver Buttpad
Alright, here's the result -- and it's a VERY fast mod. Items you will need to complete it are:
1. Drill with a large bit (flat wood bit is nice)
2. 5mm x 30mm hex bolt + 4 #10 lock washers as spacers
3. 5mm nut
4. Limbsaver recoil pad #10001
5. About 15 minutes
Steps:
1. Drill out the back center of the Limbsaver pad where the center mounting screw & angling block are
2. Use one 5mm x 20mm hex bolt from the stock pad to mount the top of the Limbsaver pad
3. Replace the bottom one with the longer hex bolt and lock washer shims -- if you drill a hole in the stock spacers for a longer LOP, you may need to remove a shim or two to bring the bolt to proper length.
4. Slit the Limbsaver pad at about the "M" on the back center to access the mounting hex bolt
5. Mount the Limbsaver to the base, then mount to rifle. Due to the pad being designed for a standard rifle, there will be a minor fishtail. I actually kind of like this because it gives the rear of the rifle something to rest on.
From the 4th pic, you can see the size is a little off about 3mm on the very bottom. Doesn't bug me one bit but it's nothing a little black silicon sealant or something wouldn't fix.
For less than $2 at Home Depot, the cost of the pad, 15 minutes of actual work time, a Limbsaver recoil pad -- made from the wonderful NAVCOM synthetic rubber -- is staying on.
PM me if you want to see anything specific in more detail or a different angle.
