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Post by 7shooter on Jul 12, 2014 6:49:01 GMT -5
Hello, New member here. Just picked up a NOS 24F in .22 Hornet/20 gauge. Had to get a little creative in mounting the scope I wanted, but would really like to shorten the stock about a 1/2 inch. Has anybody tried this? With the recoil pad design the way it is, it`s not that simple. Was thinking of a slimmer pad or butt plate with some "modifications". Has anyone tried this or found a plate that would work? Obviously not worried about any recoil issues. Thanks, 7shooter
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Post by savagecombo on Jul 12, 2014 12:23:39 GMT -5
Hello, New member here. Just picked up a NOS 24F in .22 Hornet/20 gauge. Had to get a little creative in mounting the scope I wanted, but would really like to shorten the stock about a 1/2 inch. Has anybody tried this? With the recoil pad design the way it is, it`s not that simple. Was thinking of a slimmer pad or butt plate with some "modifications". Has anyone tried this or found a plate that would work? Obviously not worried about any recoil issues. Thanks, 7shooter Is just a 1/2 inch worth the bother?? Try to overcome. I shoot any gun fairly well with 12 1/2 to 15 LOP. SC
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Post by 7shooter on Jul 12, 2014 18:19:29 GMT -5
Oh yeah, I can live with it. Just thought if anyone had found a quick fix.... The way I`m built, I shorten the stocks on my shotguns by 1/2-5/8 inch. They are much more comfortable to shoot and they come up so much better. Rifles are not a problem. This 24F has a long LOP to me. Did use the "trigger job" info found on this site. Excellent! It helped out a lot. Glad I found this place. Thanks, 7shooter
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Post by captcapsize on Jul 13, 2014 9:23:22 GMT -5
I shortened both my "24" stocks by 3/4" because I was adding a Pachmyer recoil pad. There is an excellent thread in this forum describing how to do it. I used several wraps of masking tape around the stock at 3/4" from end then carefully sawed all around with a fine hacksaw before sawing through the meat of the stock. Came out perfect. Take the time to be careful, you will be fine.
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Post by 7shooter on Jul 14, 2014 9:36:05 GMT -5
captcapsize, The stock on this 24F (newer one) is the hollow plastic version with the plastic/rubber recoil pad that has one fine-thread screw right thru the middle. I thought about buying another stock from Numrich and experimenting on that, but don`t really want to spend the cash on something I might screw up (even though I am a "certified JB Welder"and have a idea on how to do it). Thanks, 7shooter
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Post by captcapsize on Jul 15, 2014 9:43:11 GMT -5
Certified JB Welder!! Haha, that is too funny! I don't know what the inside of the plastic stock looks like but would this work? Pack some styrofoam into stock to make a dam, then make a mash of sawdust and epoxy pour about a cup or two into butt area of stock, put layer of tape across butt and stand in a corner to let mash settle and set up. Then saw off desired amount then drill necessary holes for screws and and stock to receiver bolt. Attach butt plate or recoil pad.
edit; be sure to use a SLOW setting epoxy lest the heat melt the plastic stock.
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Post by 7shooter on Jul 16, 2014 8:54:26 GMT -5
Well, there is a solid rib in the middle of the stock, and that has the threaded hole for the recoil pad screw. Theoretically I could saw a half inch off, tap the hole deeper or shorten the screw, then re-shape the pad, and it might work. Or, I could JB Weld some "tabs" at the top and bottom of inside of stock, drill and tap, then install a conventional plate or pad. What it comes down to is that I`m too chicken you-know-what to try it now. Have the Hornet barrel sighted in, and the trigger a little lighter. So far, seems to be a pretty accurate rifle....and I haven`t even tried hand loads yet. Thanks, 7shooter
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Post by cw on Jul 23, 2014 19:12:07 GMT -5
I did two of mine... Start by figuring the LOP you want adding and subtracting for pad thickness. Then cover the stock in removeable tape. I like painters tape. The mark the tape and cut to length on chop saw with fine toothed blade SLOWLY! to avoid chip out. Mount the pad and mark it for shape, then fit it to the jig and grind to fit. OR Mount it to the stock, add more tape and CAREFULLY grind the pad ON the stock. When your done you should have this! CW
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Post by captcapsize on Jul 23, 2014 19:50:20 GMT -5
Nice job you got the angles perfect.
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