Has anybody installed QD flush cups on their rifle stock?

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I have a couple rifles I like to hunt with that have a protruding magazine that dig into my back or side while I have it slung. Modern sporting arms seem to alleviate this issue by allowing QD mounts to be placed nearly anywhere you want, usually running my slings along the left side of the rifle.

I've been thinking about trying to recreate this on some of my traditionally stocked hunting rifles, but not too sure if I'm just opening a whole can of worms.

It seems simple enough, so far as it should only entail locating, drilling, and perhaps some epoxy to complete. For some reason it feels like I may be overlooking something in my assessment of the task. Once again, I find myself inquiring the knowledgeable skilled shooters and tinkerers of CGN to put my mind at ease, or educate me!

Any information, thoughts, criticisms and ideas where to find QD cups is greatly appreciated!
 
I installed some Grov-tec flush cups on a Boyds Pro Varmint a bunch of years ago. Was pretty straightforward, drill the holes then tap, put some epoxy in the hole and thread in the flush cups. Easy peezy.
 
They don't have to be epoxied in, a correct hole and screwed in tight works just fine... and is removable if required some day...

I did them 20 years ago... don't know where you buy them today.
 
Potshot21 said:
I have a couple rifles I like to hunt with that have a protruding magazine that dig into my back or side while I have it slung. Modern sporting arms seem to alleviate this issue by allowing QD mounts to be placed nearly anywhere you want, usually running my slings along the left side of the rifle.

I've been thinking about trying to recreate this on some of my traditionally stocked hunting rifles, but not too sure if I'm just opening a whole can of worms.

It seems simple enough, so far as it should only entail locating, drilling, and perhaps some epoxy to complete. For some reason it feels like I may be overlooking something in my assessment of the task. Once again, I find myself inquiring the knowledgeable skilled shooters and tinkerers of CGN to put my mind at ease, or educate me!

Any information, thoughts, criticisms and ideas where to find QD cups is greatly appreciated!
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After many years using QD Sling Mounts from Pachmayr, I learned a Hard Lesson.
Couple of Summers ago drifting down a Backchannel in a Canoe I hit a underwater Root which flipped the Canoe. Water was murky but only between 2-3 ft Deep with brisk Current. My first instinct was grabbing the end of the Canoe Rope which I always have within easy reach. While the Canoe was going under and I am getting dumped in the Water I grabbed my Rifle. Finding Ground I sling my Rifle over my Shoulder and that is when the Quick detachable Sling disconnected and Rifle went underwater.

Frantically trying to search for my Rifle with my Feet while Everything else is floating away. Well I did found my Rifle now cemented full with finest River Sand which took me hours to clean out.

Needless to say that Winter I installed a new set of old fashioned SS Sling Swivels.

Cheers
 
Brassman66 said:
After many years using QD Sling Mounts from Pachmayr, I learned a Hard Lesson.
Couple of Summers ago drifting down a Backchannel in a Canoe I hit a underwater Root which flipped the Canoe. Water was murky but only between 2-3 ft Deep with brisk Current. My first instinct was grabbing the end of the Canoe Rope which I always have within easy reach. While the Canoe was going under and I am getting dumped in the Water I grabbed my Rifle. Finding Ground I sling my Rifle over my Shoulder and that is when the Quick detachable Sling disconnected and Rifle went underwater.

Frantically trying to search for my Rifle with my Feet while Everything else is floating away. Well I did found my Rifle now cemented full with finest River Sand which took me hours to clean out.

Needless to say that Winter I installed a new set of old fashioned SS Sling Swivels.

Cheers
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A hunting trip you will never forget...
 
I've done it to a few wood-stocked rifles. If you drill too deep, you can shim the cup up with washers, or if you drill to wide you can put a film of glue around the cup. Ask me how I know. Other than operator error it is pretty simple.
 
Wood stock or synthetic? I’ve got some nice ones for synthetic stocks that I haven’t got around to installing yet, I’ll have to take a pic of them as they’re meant to be mounted in a hollow synthetic buttstock and forend. I got them from Tier One Armory last summer.
 
Pretty easy to do and they offer a lot of options but not without their own issues.
Sticking balls are a pita when they stay stuck and loose connections or hair trigger releases can ruin a day when they pop out, usually at the worst time.
But when they are good quality, lubricated and clean I love them.
If you are drilling them I would recommend a Forstner drill bit as they make the cleanest cut and shouldn’t tear out wood around the hole like a standard drill bit can. Plus they give you a flat bottom to the hole which is a better register than a tapered bottom in my opinion.
Personally I think it works with traditional looks,
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As for the canoe experience, it releasing might have been a good thing. More than a few have drowned in a simple spill due to getting tangled up in the ropes, lines, etc…
 
Interesting stock you got there wasrupzuk !

As for recess sling swivels, over the years I had these installed on few rifles

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- Pachmayr Flush Mount Sling Swivels


I've been toying with the idea to install some of those on a shotgun, but I'm concerned base will be too wide for the contour of the butt stock.
- I guess I could mount it to the side :confused:

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I've put a few Pachmayrs (T style) on rifles when I was in my Ching sling phase. It worked good for making the mid swivel unobtrusive. My Defensive Edge canyon rifle has the cup mount flush mounts on the sides. I guess it works, and the 16 pound rifle hasn't pulled then out.I generally carry that bad boy African carry though; and not very far.
 
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