Recoil Pad Grinding

[The Cable Guy]

Does anyone know of any shops that do grind-to-fit recoil pads? Called 2-3 local gun smiths and only one of them does it, but they want $65 and a week to do it. Not sure what the going rate is for this service, but I want to be able to shop around. Located in Corona.

[keith1911]

Don't know what you want to put the recoil pad on but Bob Day (http://americhoke.com/) does good work.

[ar15barrels]

Does anyone know of any shops that do grind-to-fit recoil pads?
Called 2-3 local gun smiths and only one of them does it, but they want $65 and a week to do it.
Not sure what the going rate is for this service, but I want to be able to shop around. Located in Corona.

$65 is not out of line at all.
I can do them same day.

[The Cable Guy]

$65 is not out of line at all.
I can do them same day.

Thanks. However, you're a ways out for me and I'm running on 15MPG on a good day. btw, "Contact" is spelled "Conact" on your homepage if that bothers you.

[kcstott]

Thanks. However, you're a ways out for me and I'm running on 15MPG on a good day. btw, "Contact" is spelled "Conact" on your homepage if that bothers you.

you realize that you can ship a stock anywhere in the US? you can also ship a stock to Randall cheaper then driving. yeah it will take longer but But good fast cheep and pick two

[G-Man WC]

I tried grinding a limbsaver stock for one of my rifles years ago. It took me all day to get it right. Grind and check, grind and check. If you grind to much your SOL. Never again. For my time and $ a qualified smith is the way to go for $65.

-g

[wpage]

Use Randal you will never regret it.

He is one of the best around.

[ar15barrels]

I tried grinding a limbsaver stock for one of my rifles years ago.
It took me all day to get it right.
Grind and check, grind and check.

Try freezing it next time.

[G-Man WC]

Try freezing it next time.

I owe you another Mexican dinner the next time I'm in town.
You guys and your sneaky tricks.
-g








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[kendog4570]

Try freezing it next time.

Still don't take the place of skill and experience.
I would rather sort spiders from porcupines than fit pads.


OP, $65 is CHEEP to have it done right or at least look presentable. Either one has a few thousand tied up in all the proper wheels, motors, and arbors to do it good and quick, or take all friggin day to lope along on one machine, changing abrasives, etc.

[angry]

buy a jig and a cheap belt sander its easy watch a youtube video

[shafferds]

The jig and belt sander will cost more than 65. Plus good belt cost. Pay 65 to have it done right.

[ar15barrels]

Still don't take the place of skill and experience.

Yep.
There is that certain grabbiness to Limbsavers that's not like most other pads.

[The Cable Guy]

you realize that you can ship a stock anywhere in the US? you can also ship a stock to Randall cheaper then driving. yeah it will take longer but But god fast cheep and pick two

You're right. I was trying to find somewhere locally to do it quickly, but I realize that since he's only 70-80 miles out, it would only take a day each way.

['ol shooter]

Bolsa Gunsmithing in Westminster does them too. Not an endorsement, just information. I haven't had issues with them as some others have reported here.