DIY Cheek Rest

[NorCalFocus]

Doing some dry fire practice the other day I realized my cheek weld sucked. So I decided I needed a raised cheek pad. I looked into doing a strap on style, but decided the padding would push me to far left due to the Monte Carlo stock I have. I also looked into a adjustable system, but milling out my stock wasn't an option. So I came up with an idea an went to Home Depot.

I got some 2" ABS pipe, button head bolts, wood inserts, and nylon spacers. Took me a couple of try's with the pad but finally got it shaped and fitted where I like it.

Yes the inserts aren't perfectly in line.







I'll be trying it out in the next couple of weeks. But for now it feels much better.

(Fixed the pictures)

[MarkG35]

Looks good.
Do you think the screws will do a number on your face during recoil?

[LowThudd]

Looks good.
Do you think the screws will do a number on your face during recoil?

Yea, I think I'd use some countersunk heads.

[pinchibuso]

How do you plan to clean your barrel ?

[ar15barrels]

How do you plan to clean your barrel ?

Remove the two screws.
Clean as normal.

[NorCalFocus]

DIY Cheek Rest

Well I thought about using pan heads and counter sinking them, but I thought the button head would have no edges so it be better. I even though about sinking these a bit. But at this point I don't feel them on my face.

I may also cover the pad with foam, conversely counter sinking the heads in the foam.

I already have low rings. So no I couldn't do that. The higher rear base of the 20 MOA doesn't help either.

Yup, the screws aren't torqued in or anything. They come out easily.

[5gnut]

Nice job!!

[hambam105]

I'll buy the tactical version.

[NorCalFocus]

I'll buy the tactical version.

It's already black, how can I make it more tactical? Lol

[Varg Vikernes]

It's already black, how can I make it more tactical? Lol

Tennifer finish, MILITARY GRADE AEROSPACE METAL SCREWS

[razorscs]

Wow very nice job!

[Jet Setter]

Good job. I have been shopping around and cheek rests are not cheap. I would rather emulate your work than waste $$.

[Mr. Lefty]

Looks pretty good! Nice work!

[NorCalFocus]

Added some felt to the plastic today. Just to keep it from getting slick if/when I sweat on it.

[JMP]

It's actually a pretty good idea to save some money as stocks get absurdly priced to have the adjustable cheek weld. Then, when some of the tactical guys get a stock with an adjustable cheek weld, they want to use it. They raise it so high that you need to contort your head to see through the scope.