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DIY Cheek Riser Cover: Suggestions Please

DenverDave

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Posted: 6/8/2016 2:01:20 PM EDT

Using some stuff I had laying around the house I have managed to throw together, what should suffice (if only temporary) as a cheek riser. The last think I need is a cover that goes over the riser and the stock. I will need something with elasticity, neoprene would be ideal I think. I will be holding the riser in place with either straps or duct tape so I don't expect the cover to provide any support to the stock/riser, just something that covers it up, making it a bit more comfortable and look not so bargain basement DIY. If the cover provides a little rise, say 1/4" of neoprene, that won't be an issue. If it holds shells or not I really don't care. Any suggestions? Thanks

kxlexus Joined Jan 2014 Posts 152 EE 0% (0) KY, USA	Posted: 6/9/2016 8:42:33 AM EDT [#1] I cut up an old mouse pad and hot glued it on my rifle. It works great

ballisticxlr

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Posted: 6/9/2016 2:16:24 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By kxlexus:

I cut up an old mouse pad and hot glued it on my rifle. It works great

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This. Upside, you can get cool looking mouse pad if you want a little graphical bling. The adhesive you use is the hard part to pick. I've tried automotive carpet spray adhesive with some success. Rubber cement worked ok but constant reapplication was a feature. I avoid permanent glues like epoxy for this application. You may find permanent adhesives are what you want. Maybe not. Hot glue worked ok but was always peeling, just a little less than with rubber cement.

cpwomack Joined Apr 2009 Posts 226 EE 100% (39) TN, USA	Posted: 6/9/2016 2:52:42 PM EDT [#3] Just get a Triad Tactical stock pack. I made a riser out of foam from a sleeping mat and used Velcro to attach it to the bottom of my old Eagle stock pack. Go to Wal-Mart and get the industrial grade Velcro with a sticky side.

DenverDave

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Posted: 6/9/2016 3:34:54 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By cpwomack:
Just get a Triad Tactical stock pack. I made a riser out of foam from a sleeping mat and used Velcro to attach it to the bottom of my old Eagle stock pack. Go to Wal-Mart and get the industrial grade Velcro with a sticky side.

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I had a look at Triad Tactical stock pack, This is more of what I am going for, the stock pack over my DIY riser. I would like to find someting like the Triad Tactical stock pack, but for a cheaper price. I found a few options on ebay/amazon for cheap. If anyone has had success with a specific cheap model please pass along.

I think this Voodoo Tactical on Amazon for $13 could be it. LINK It has removable riser padding which appears to be in a nylon case I would wrap around my DIY riser.

Bearcat24 Joined Jan 2013 Posts 2224 EE 97% (32) USA	Posted: 6/9/2016 5:31:50 PM EDT [#5] That voodoo looks good for the cost. Wish I would have seen this before buying my Triad. Would have saved some bucks.

Eustice

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Posted: 6/9/2016 7:29:24 PM EDT

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I used sleeping pad foam and ACU kneepad foam then wrapped it all in hockey tape. Works really well. The duct tape was too slick when you're sweaty. But I ended up using some bargain hockey tape and in the sun it started to get sticky on the side of my face.

I had an old shotgun shell carrier that went around the buttstock that I no longer used. I took the shell loops off and put it on over the sticky hockey tape. Worked beautifully. I ended up buying another with the rifle shell loops on it. It set me back about $4.29 at Academy. They are available anywhere. Academy, Dick's, Walmart, etc...

I think I have around $8-9 into it. And I've done it twice.

cpwomack Joined Apr 2009 Posts 227 EE 100% (39) TN, USA	Posted: 6/10/2016 4:45:00 PM EDT [#7] The Voodoo one is fine, but I wore one out in less than a year (stiching started to fall apart) and be prepared to spend some time modifying the straps. They are long, really long.

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Posted: 6/13/2016 11:13:20 PM EDT

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You could use a Choate Cheek Piece, they run about $12.

If it doesn't fit the top contour of your stock you can always use some wet sandpaper on the top of your stock to adjust the cheek piece inside contour.
Fastening it to your stock is up to you.
Most guys I knew used a little "stock pack" of some sort to hold it in place, as well as scope tools and ear plugs, stuff like that.

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ShakeThatBear Joined Jul 2016 Posts 109 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 7/15/2016 1:37:17 PM EDT [#9] any kind of foam or neoprene you can get your hands on and some duct tape.

Kvanderploeg

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Posted: 7/19/2016 10:40:48 AM EDT

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Camping mat works well for me. I got a whole mat for $10, but I can still use the mat for a cheap shooting mat.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00168ZJWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Some vetwrap, which is good to keep in your medical kit anyway. Sticks to itself, but doesn't leave sticky residue on the stock.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MYDLXR0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And some moleskin to top off the wrap. Gives a better "face feel" than the vet wrap alone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OPJ8KS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ssndude Joined Sep 2005 Posts 284 EE 100% (1)	Posted: 7/19/2016 1:35:17 PM EDT [#11] I used an old beer coozie (foam thing that goes around a beer can), folded it in half and placed it under my cheek pad... it works for me and the price was right

Nemsis Member Joined Jan 2009 Posts 753 EE 100% (83) IL, USA	Posted: 8/2/2016 2:56:42 PM EDT [#12] I bought this one on eBay for my .22 at its not bad. The straps Velcro to the inside so you can shorten them easily. Stock pack
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Hacker Member Joined Mar 2008 Posts 1088 EE 100% (10) KY, USA	Posted: 8/7/2016 9:23:40 AM EDT [#13] I bought one of those Allen shotgun shell holders at Walmart for $5 and cut the holders off. Then I stretched it over a piece of thick leather drop cloth I had. Worked pretty good.

FFMedic Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Joined Aug 2009 Posts 2460 EE 100% (30) OH, USA	Posted: 1/22/2017 8:59:09 PM EDT [#14] Tuff products. $14 shipped. Non-Skid Stock Cover
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Hacker Member Joined Mar 2008 Posts 1186 EE 100% (10) KY, USA	Posted: 2/4/2017 9:33:37 AM EDT [#15] $5 neoprene shotgun shell holder from Walmart that goes on the stock. Just cut the actual shell loops off.

Deltagunner00

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Posted: 6/14/2019 8:35:47 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By DenverDave:
Using some stuff I had laying around the house I have managed to throw together, what should suffice (if only temporary) as a cheek riser. The last think I need is a cover that goes over the riser and the stock. I will need something with elasticity, neoprene would be ideal I think. I will be holding the riser in place with either straps or duct tape so I don't expect the cover to provide any support to the stock/riser, just something that covers it up, making it a bit more comfortable and look not so bargain basement DIY. If the cover provides a little rise, say 1/4" of neoprene, that won't be an issue. If it holds shells or not I really don't care. Any suggestions? Thanks

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I have a couple bucks in this. I have been putting these on my rifles for many years now. Simple, cheap and easy to form to your face, height, etc. I made a video of it on my YouTube channel if you want to take a look.

https://youtu.be/DA5pqe2LljE

popnfresh Sexy Balding Gentleman Joined Oct 2005 Posts 13154 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 6/27/2019 9:02:15 AM EDT [Last Edit: popnfresh] [#17] I use nothing but the bare plastic/kydex on my rifles. The one I had to fabricate for my crossbow I wrapped with Mcnett Camo Form wrap to cover zip ties. I have used it on grips, scopes, etc. and it stays put and doesn't get sticky or gooey in extreme heat. Very stretchy and forms to any shape.

Lexington Shall we meet on the village green? Joined Nov 2002 Posts 19256 EE 100% (122) VA, USA	Posted: 6/21/2020 11:12:42 PM EDT [#18] Quote History Originally Posted By FFMedic: Tuff products. $14 shipped. Non-Skid Stock Cover View Quote Good find. Presently $10 + $7 shipping to my locale. Can't beat that as a base cheek rest to build a little foam underneath if necessary. I'm going top put it on an AR15 A2 fixed stock.
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AKSnowRider Member Joined Jul 2014 Posts 26338 EE 0% (0) AK, USA	Posted: 6/22/2020 8:30:16 PM EDT [#19] OP, MPA makes a stick on pad for their cheek riser, its like 10 bucks, is very comfortable and would stick right to your riser... https://masterpiecearms.com/shop/cheek-riser-pad/

Azygos Office of President-Elect Joined Jun 2004 Posts 28365 EE 100% (20) USA	Posted: 12/4/2020 1:02:16 PM EDT [Last Edit: Azygos] [#20] Disregard; someone already covered what I did.
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BigKnuckles Joined Dec 2014 Posts 85 EE 100% (9) GA, USA	Posted: 1/27/2021 10:31:10 AM EDT [#21] Medical wrap. Comes in black. I broke down and bought a delta type riser.

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