Butt Stock Cover Question

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Was asked to do a butt stock cover and sling for a rifle. When I got the rifle I saw that it has a butt stock with a top that is not flat.

I have drawn on the little pattern what seems to me like the way to do it, but have found no examples to follow.

Would really appreciate a little guidance or suggestions about how to do this.

[Dwight]

That is what is known as a Monte Carlo comb, . . . as often as not just an added decoration to add a bit of price to the product, . . . but can aid in aligning the eye to the scope.

Having said that, . . . I would most likely opt for a 3 oz piece, . . . see enclosed drawing.

May God bless,

Dwight

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Very nice indeed! Thanks Dwight.

I knew there was a way.....it just had to be shown to me.

Your replies are always informative and appreciated.

Oh yeah.....HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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That is what is known as a Monte Carlo comb, . . . as often as not just an added decoration to add a bit of price to the product, . . . but can aid in aligning the eye to the scope.

Having said that, . . . I would most likely opt for a 3 oz piece, . . . see enclosed drawing.

May God bless,

Dwight

Having molded some 3 ounce leather per the helpful instructions you gave me........what thickness of leather would you recommend for the panels?

The sling is 8-9 ounce but that looks a little thick to sew on as panels? Was thinking 6-7 ounce?

[Dwight]

Having molded some 3 ounce leather per the helpful instructions you gave me........what thickness of leather would you recommend for the panels?

The sling is 8-9 ounce but that looks a little thick to sew on as panels? Was thinking 6-7 ounce?

For a panel like that, . . . 6/7 ounce should be plenty, . . . and if you skive the edges of the back side, . . . cement it down real good, . . . then sew it near the edge, . . . it will look really nice and be less prone to damage.

Now you've got me thinking about one for my rifle, . . . but I'll have to build in a cheek piece, . . . ahhh, . . . life is fun and full of suggestions / ideas / projects.

Don't forget to share pictures with us when it's done.

May God bless,

Dwight

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That's not a Monte Carlo. THIS is a Monte Carlo

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That's not a Monte Carlo. THIS is a Monte Carlo

Potato, . . . potahto, . . . potatoe, . . .

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thanks Dwight and I will post pics.....and the tip in skiving the adges is priceless as well

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For a panel like that, . . . 6/7 ounce should be plenty, . . . and if you skive the edges of the back side, . . . cement it down real good, . . . then sew it near the edge, . . . it will look really nice and be less prone to damage.

Now you've got me thinking about one for my rifle, . . . but I'll have to build in a cheek piece, . . . ahhh, . . . life is fun and full of suggestions / ideas / projects.

Don't forget to share pictures with us when it's done.

May God bless,

Dwight

I see alot of metal eyelets with the lace running through it. Seems like that would scratch the wood. I wonder if that 3 ounce leather would hold up to lace through just holes?

[Dwight]

I see alot of metal eyelets with the lace running through it. Seems like that would scratch the wood. I wonder if that 3 ounce leather would hold up to lace through just holes?

Go ahead and use the eyelets, . . . just put a "tongue" under them, . . . like in a shoe. Make it big enough that the panel hides the stitches, . . . and you'll have to make it kind of "T" shaped, . . . with the trunk of the T going up under the panel, . . . then the top of the T being the actual tongue itself, . . . allowing the laces to rest against it.

The other thing you might do, . . . Velcro, . . . it's wonderful stuff.

May God bless,

Dwight