My Rossi 92 Got Me Interested

[Iceflags]

20 minutes ago, alpha2 said:

You're going to need some of these!

I made them for my Browning B92 and Marlin 39A Original Golden.

 

 

I have one that I ordered and it's a great little accessory. The front of the lever wrap also makes a nice indexing spot for my trigger finger.

[Iceflags]

Thanks for the replies so far. I did a supply run, purchased some belly, and got started on my first-ever attempt at a project, pictured below.

The material seems pretty thick and inflexible. Should my next step be some kind of wet molding to get a more precise fit to the stock?

Edited June 7, 2022 by Iceflags

[MarlinDave]

Looks a little long. Stamp it, punch it, put your loops, grommets, dye it, wet mold last if needed. For the straight grip stock you may need a strap around the back to keep it from slipping forward. 

 

 

Edited June 7, 2022 by 327fed

[Tequila]

9 hours ago, Iceflags said:

Thanks for the replies so far. I did a supply run, purchased some belly, and got started on my first-ever attempt at a project, pictured below.

The material seems pretty thick and inflexible. Should my next step be some kind of wet molding to get a more precise fit to the stock?

I does look a little thick, I usually use 5-6 ounce on mine and they get beat up pretty good at CAS matches.  Are you going to line it?

[chrisash]

One big problem can be the sun bleaching the rest of the woodwork whilst the wood under the sleeve remains dark. Maybe not a great deal on rifles but shotguns tend to have nice walnut but the good side is they are not often out of their sleeves

[MarlinDave]

This style might stay put better on a straight stock. 

Edited June 7, 2022 by 327fed

[Iceflags]

The stock cover is on hold for now, but I managed to kludge some loops together, so I'll consider this a successful introduction thread.

[Tequila]

Looks good!    It would probably been easier to do your edging and burnishing before.  I do like your choice of words, “kludge” isn’t something you hear everyday, I like it.