[nd_guy]

I decided to try a cheek rest project after reading Lilbuckets thread about sewing.I have a 77/17 with a low comb and rings that are too tall. The rifle is really nice and I don't want something taped or screwed on the stock.
A cheek rest with straps is what the doctor ordered. I know you can get them for less than $40 but I am recovering from back surgery at home, so I have a lot of free time.
I used an older Kenmore sewing machine that someone gave my wife. I have not used a sewing machine in 15 years and that was only for one little project. It took me quite a bit of reading to sort it out.

I used a chunk from a camping pad that I use as a shooting mat. Mocked it up with tape. I went and shot a few gophers to verify the height was correct.


I sewed it up using "outdoor" polyester thread, duck canvas, nylon webbing, sew in velcro and plastic webbing adjusters. The parts cost $9. There are components left over.
I made a pouch that closes on one end with velcro and slid the foam in.


Here it is mounted. I would change a few things if I did it again. I am satisfied with it though.

 

[04 rocko taco]

What would you change?

Looks nice for what it is for sure.

 

[smurfblue40]

Few people make their own stuff any more, many just don't have the "Know how".

Nice job Sir!! :beer:

 

[nd_guy]

I didn't know the machine could sew button holes until my wife pointed it out. I would put a series of button holes along the bottom edge and then lace the pad on with a cord instead of using straps. I think I would also make it smaller.

In two weeks I will be able to give it a real test. My brothers and I are heading west for some more prairie dog action.

 

[surpip]

What keeps it from sliding forward?

 

[myjeepsucks]

Nice job.... Wanted to do the same thing on my savage 17. But bondo,krylon, an a dremel tool soon took over an went outta control

 

[04 rocko taco]

What keeps it from sliding forward?

I wondered this as well, and thought that a strap sewn to the rear most strap that went across the butt of the stock from one side to the other would keep it from sliding forward.

Just a thought.

 

[LiLBucket]

Badass!!! Well done sir!!!

 

[nd_guy]

Yes there is a piece of velcro that wraps around the butt. I don't have a clear picture of that.

 

[MT4Runner]

What keeps it from sliding forward?

Some of that bumpy rubber shelf/drawer liner shit sewn to the inside would also keep it from sliding around.