bgoode
11-22-15, 13:01
The delema I always have when buying a rifle is the length of pull. I lucked out in that my first centerfire requiring a scope was a M70 compact. Not until I scoped a non compact did I discover I had to crawl to the scope to get a good sight picture. On the bench I was fine. In the field I was not.
So - I had to take care of a brand new FN featherweight I knew just didn't fit me no matter how I tried to say it did.
Well - now it does do here are pictures of the process.
Cutting close to the 5/8" I need removed with a handsaw is nerve racking!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/CF448A30-ADED-449D-98E7-6ECC905D41D0_zpsgkfpajkm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/CF448A30-ADED-449D-98E7-6ECC905D41D0_zpsgkfpajkm.jpg.html)
Grinding down to the scribe line with a 60 grit belt and switching to a 120 grit to get things nice and flat.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/762F3B3D-5C12-490E-8767-76AC47E81023_zps0lhixkbw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/762F3B3D-5C12-490E-8767-76AC47E81023_zps0lhixkbw.jpg.html)
After the pad is reinstalled I use a 36 grip belt to get the excess pad shape removed. Then get real close with 60 grit and then just hit the tape with 220 grit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/5934D742-2DB9-403E-8AA6-D57C9617966D_zpsyz0gkmqk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/5934D742-2DB9-403E-8AA6-D57C9617966D_zpsyz0gkmqk.jpg.html)
Turned out well!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/1E8EF9F6-D794-402F-A601-E032E2DA4EEE_zpsmvwhicde.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/1E8EF9F6-D794-402F-A601-E032E2DA4EEE_zpsmvwhicde.jpg.html)
Now this rifle is begging to be sighted in and it feels like it is MINE!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/294F0B26-EC4B-44B6-93A5-398F1A656B36_zpsvowfgcmu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/294F0B26-EC4B-44B6-93A5-398F1A656B36_zpsvowfgcmu.jpg.html)
So - I had to take care of a brand new FN featherweight I knew just didn't fit me no matter how I tried to say it did.
Well - now it does do here are pictures of the process.
Cutting close to the 5/8" I need removed with a handsaw is nerve racking!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/CF448A30-ADED-449D-98E7-6ECC905D41D0_zpsgkfpajkm.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/CF448A30-ADED-449D-98E7-6ECC905D41D0_zpsgkfpajkm.jpg.html)
Grinding down to the scribe line with a 60 grit belt and switching to a 120 grit to get things nice and flat.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/762F3B3D-5C12-490E-8767-76AC47E81023_zps0lhixkbw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/762F3B3D-5C12-490E-8767-76AC47E81023_zps0lhixkbw.jpg.html)
After the pad is reinstalled I use a 36 grip belt to get the excess pad shape removed. Then get real close with 60 grit and then just hit the tape with 220 grit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/5934D742-2DB9-403E-8AA6-D57C9617966D_zpsyz0gkmqk.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/5934D742-2DB9-403E-8AA6-D57C9617966D_zpsyz0gkmqk.jpg.html)
Turned out well!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/1E8EF9F6-D794-402F-A601-E032E2DA4EEE_zpsmvwhicde.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/1E8EF9F6-D794-402F-A601-E032E2DA4EEE_zpsmvwhicde.jpg.html)
Now this rifle is begging to be sighted in and it feels like it is MINE!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/2014/294F0B26-EC4B-44B6-93A5-398F1A656B36_zpsvowfgcmu.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bgoode/media/2014/294F0B26-EC4B-44B6-93A5-398F1A656B36_zpsvowfgcmu.jpg.html)