Flip-Flop recoil pad

Wow a 7 year old thread and it still draws interest from the CGN crowd. You've convinced me that doing a home-made rifle butt pad is simple and that this is the way to go...! I'm going to have to give this a go and pick up some flip flops for the project.
 
Because of my loooong arms I sometimes have to put 2 or three recoil pads too gather so I have and easier pull length. I am 6' 6" between extended arms it's almost 7'
Even some of the extended butts are still to short for me. R:d:
 
Might try a triple flop on a Ross Rifle I bought with an extremely short length of pull and a dried out recoil pad. Maybe a white space flop and two black ones.
 
Highwind said:
Wow a 7 year old thread and it still draws interest from the CGN crowd. You've convinced me that doing a home-made rifle butt pad is simple and that this is the way to go...! I'm going to have to give this a go and pick up some flip flops for the project.
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Wondering if you were you able to give it a try?

Ted
 
Glad I found this thread, I may be late the game but I really need a recoil pad but just can't justify spending an easy $50+ at the moment.
I've got new Weatherby Vanguard Modular in .308 in a chassis that came with an Luth-AR stock that is meant for .223. I've only had to the range for a barrel break-in and my shoulder was so sore I've not had it out since.

Dollar store here I come. Or, my wife has a pair of Skeckers sandals that are super comfortable. Hmmmmm
Little more expensive but if I can get 2 or even 4 pads out of them that's not so bad.
 
I'll repost the "findings" of my highly skilled research work. Dollar Tree definitely had the nicest flip flops. Softer, but firm enough for recoil pads. Cheapest too! You're welcome! :p
 
DGY does his first Flip Flop recoil pad!

DGY does his first Flip Flop recoil pad.

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An orange one at that!

His first comment was, “Looks like a Rigby.” ;)

Ted
 

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I finished a wildcat for a lightened up tikka 6.5 swede and decided on a flip flop pad. It has 3-4 hard mountain seasons and is still doing good. I’d be a bit nervous about using one on a bigger cartridge, at 5 1/2 lbs, I can feel this 6.5 on my boney shoulder.





 
I really enjoy spending time with Ted!! Learn stuff every time! To bad I didn’t meet him 25 years ago when I move up or 20 years ago when I moved in the neighbourhood!!
 
conor_90 said:
Ted do you still use the cord method? Is setting the stock recoil pad down with the action in it not enough weight?
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Hi Conor,

When using epoxy or other glues, you will need some way to keep the pad in the correct position, as well as pressed against the stock while it cures.

No need to use the cord or anything else when bonding the pad with contact cement, AND no waiting time for the bond to cure. The bonding occurs instantly, and you must be sure you have it in the correct position when you press the pad onto the stock. You will not be able to take them apart!

Be sure the contact cement is completely dry on both the stock and the pad before putting them together. Test this by touching a piece of dry paper to the cement. When ready, the paper will lift off without sticking or removing any of the cement.

Now, put a piece of paper over the dry cement on the stock, and place the pad on the paper. When you have the pad exactly where you want it, begin to slide the paper away just a bit so one end no longer has any paper there and press the two pieces together so they bond.

When you are sure the pad is aligned right where you want it, gradually pull the paper out the rest of the way from between the two parts and keep pressing them together as you do that. Now, jut press the pad hard, all over using your hand. Presto, you're ready to grind the pad to fit the stock. :)

One more thing, if you use the water-base contact cement, there is no concern with harmful vapours in your house. That's all I use whenever I can now.

Ted
 
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