July Smith 357 Posted September 22, 2020 Like a lot of cowboys and cowgirls I have leather covers on my rifle and shotgun. I don't need them for the recoil but I do like the added traction in the shoulder. I have noticed the leather has started to get slick and I am probably going to replace them soon. Just wondering if anyone had tried checkering the steel butt pad for a similar amount of traction? The leather covers do work and if periodically replacing them is necessary than so be it, just curious if there were other options out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss 1,102 Posted September 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, July Smith said: Like a lot of cowboys and cowgirls I have leather covers on my rifle and shotgun. I don't need them for the recoil but I do like the added traction in the shoulder. I have noticed the leather has started to get slick and I am probably going to replace them soon. Just wondering if anyone had tried checkering the steel butt pad for a similar amount of traction? The leather covers do work and if periodically replacing them is necessary than so be it, just curious if there were other options out there. Just use sand paper to rough up the leather 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,441 Posted September 22, 2020 I just take 50 grit sandpaper and scuff the butt area of the butt cover. Sawmill Mary sewed me one up out of denim. I laced it over the buttplate with leather bootlace. That worked real well. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judge Gardner 23 Posted September 22, 2020 You can have Aspen Philly do a checkering job on the but plate she did mine it looks great and works good. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Boy 839 Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Quote but I do like the added traction in the shoulder. Shooting offhand matches., I put just a stick on piece of sand paper adhesive on the butt plate - no slip or sliding. That's all that's needed Edited September 22, 2020 by John Boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oak creek martin 108 Posted September 22, 2020 If you take a piece of leather and lay it on a bench smooth side up place your rifle Butt down on a piece of leather and trace around it with a pen. Then cut the leather piece out on the line. Then apply contact adhesive to the metal butt plate and the smooth side of the leather put in place with pressure and smooth out with a round smooth object to make sure that the glue has adhered. This leaves the rough side of the leather out which is what comes in contact with your shoulder. Works great I have been using the same one on my 73 for three years never slips 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
July Smith 357 Posted September 23, 2020 Thanks for all the suggestions and replies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
July Smith 357 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 10:05 AM, Judge Gardner said: You can have Aspen Philly do a checkering job on the but plate she did mine it looks great and works good. Do you have contact info or a link to her website? I am very interested in trying this approach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abilene, SASS # 27489 1,095 Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Aspen Filly: http://lcgraphicdesigns.tripod.com/aspenfillys/engraving.html on facebook as well. Edited September 23, 2020 by Abilene, SASS # 27489 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 353 Posted September 23, 2020 A very, very thin rubber recoil pad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator 705 Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 10:05 AM, Judge Gardner said: You can have Aspen Philly do a checkering job on the but plate she did mine it looks great and works good. Great idea. I will try to remember to ask her about that tomorrow at CAC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cypress Sam, SASS #10915 405 Posted September 23, 2020 For right handlers hold the gun firmly into your shoulder with your left hand. The crescent butplate will automatically find the right place, and it won’t slip. If you are using modern type stance with the butt more over on your collarbone, you probably need more of a shotgun or carbine type butplate that can be checkered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,334 Posted September 23, 2020 Nah. Cut the stock square and install a THIN Pacmayar (sp) ribbed shotgun pad. Nice and no slippy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeaconKC 1,259 Posted September 23, 2020 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1115885774?pid=955474 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,441 Posted September 23, 2020 This tool is used to clean up threads. But could be used to checker or cut grooves in a buttplate I'm thinking. I used it to regroove the spur on this old Marlin. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
July Smith 357 Posted October 5, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 6:46 PM, Warden Callaway said: This tool is used to clean up threads. But could be used to checker or cut grooves in a buttplate I'm thinking. I used it to regroove the spur on this old Marlin. What is that type of file called? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smoky Pistols 661 Posted October 5, 2020 I do believe that is a thread file. Normally used to clean up boogered threads on bolts. The 24 would indicate threads per inch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warden Callaway 4,441 Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) Thread repair file. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1007066942 Also available off eBay and likely your local tool store. They come in different thread sizes and metric. Edited October 5, 2020 by Warden Callaway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
