Stock finish protector during cleaning

[Fast14riot]

I've always just used a rag over the butt of my rifle while cleaning, but I've seen some fancy leather ones in videos and behind the benches when I drive past the SR/BR shooters. I have lots of leather of various types and tans and really should make myself a nice one that won't let solvents through.

If you use a nice one, is the back (stock) side lined? Weighted on the side skirts? Anything more than a pre-folded piece of leather? Lamb, goat, horse, cow hyde? Veg, brain, chrome tanned?

 

[Gabe22BR]

Protector makes one, any scrap piece of leather can be used…
Bruno’s used to have them on their site, Sinclair had them in theirs as well… I haven’t checked in awhile…

What ya gonna do when it gets saturated??

 

[Fast14riot]

Protector makes one, any scrap piece of leather can be used…
Bruno’s used to have them on their site, Sinclair had them in theirs as well… I haven’t checked in awhile…

What ya gonna do when it gets saturated??

Well, wasn't intending on leaving it unprotected, and i don't load the patch or brush in the bore guide. More for accidental drips and anything coming back out.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I think most of them are chrome tan chap leather with the grain side on top. I would treat it with some kind of conditioner on the grain side. Protektor would appreciate your business, little deals help keep them going.

 

[memilanuk]

Sinclair used to sell a 'boot' that slipped over the entire butt stock; smooth leather on the inside, stitched and padded fabric on the outside, that served as kind of an absorbent for the little drips and drops that escape the solvent port. Unfortunately, they stopped making those a while ago, and eventually they do wear out and start coming apart from the solvents that were absorbed. I suppose a dedicated individual could maybe hand-wash them, but I never bothered - just bought a new one every few years, until they suddenly weren't available any more.

The Protektor leather version is just that... a strip of leather rolled up at the edges to kind of give it some weight to make them stay down. My beef with that design is that it doesn't really protect against any drips that run down the length of the bore guide, and then drip off into the area around the rear tang bedding - or the sear/trigger. I usually end up folding up a 3" patch and jamming it between the bottom of the bore guide and the leather to act as kind of a seal.

With both of the above, I've had some situations where the thickness of the boot or shield causes issues with the clearance for either the bore guide or the rod itself. Some guns I just end up taking a double layer of blue shop paper towels and laying them on the stock, extending as far forward as I can get. They do a decent job of absorbing stuff before it gets to any place I don't want it to be.

 

[60723]

I just bought 3 from Midway for Christmas presents

 

[60723]

Been using 1 for 2 years. Excellent product. Doesn’t get soaked. Gets wet slightly but dries quickly. Good fit and stays in place.

 

[Dkk37058]

I made mine from a tractor tire inner tube cut to fit over the stock

 

[DaWhit]

I picked up a rubbermaid bath mat with suction cups on one side. Suction cups hold it in place nicely. Not pretty but functional.

Cut it into quarters so I have one at home and one in my range box, gave a couple friends that liked the idea, the left over two pieces.

 

[TonyinKY]

I’ve always used one of my Sinclair stock protectors and they’ve worked great. I keep one hanging to air dry at home and one in a bag in my range cleaning box to air dry later. I worry more about protecting my bedding than my painted stocks so I want something that will absorb any dripped solvents. If I had to buy one today I’d go with this. It’s advertised as machine washable.

Creedmoor Sports Stock Protector

Protect your rifle stock from cleaning solvent. This cover also adds protection during travel and is fully adjustable.

www.creedmoorsports.com

 

[Leeinmichigan]

I sell these stock boots at SR Benchrest matches for $20 (shipping is $10). They are marine vinyl on the inside with quilted cotton on the outside to absorb spillage (basically the old Gammon style boot). I modified the end so it would lay flat on benchrest stocks. Unfortunately, they won’t be available until May, if you can wait.

 

[JMayo]

The whole idea is to protect the stock & finish.
If what ever is used causes damage then why use it is my thought.
I've had the same protekter (sp lol) for 10+ yrs. It's super soft.
I keep the side that drapes over my stock from grit and grime.

The Sinclair ones were hard to find. How they fit for all different stocks idk. I see very few of them at competitions where i shoot.

 

[rayporter]

if you have the leather just choose a soft piece and cut your own. it aint rocket science.

i have cut a couple out of a piece of chrome tanned leather and never put weights on them. wind has had no effect on them, even out on the prairie.
if you use Naugahyde weight might be needed.

 

[WileyG]

I drape a gallon size ziplock bag over my stock like the picture of the purpose made product in post #11 shows. It's dirt cheap, 2 layers thick and has served me well so far.

 

[joshb]

I like the cheap solutions mentioned. I’ll save my money for good bullets. I just use on old dish towel, doubled over.

 

[Chaotik]

A few years ago I went to a fabric store and bought a large sheet of a leather material.... thin enough to easily cut up and fold over the stock. I have used this for years on all my stocks while cleaning, and prefer it to the a commercial stock cover I bought from Sinclair. I still have the larger sheet, and periodically will cut up another piece for a fellow shooter to use. I secure these pieces with 2 hemostats clipping each end together. Cheap and has works well.

 

[Rick in Oregon]

I've been using a stock protector from Sinclair Intl. for years now. Works well, has a velcro clasp to prevent it walking off the stock, padded inside with a slick material on the outer side to repel chems. Don't know if they still offer it.

 

[D Coots]

if you have the leather just choose a soft piece and cut your own. it aint rocket science.

i have cut a couple out of a piece of chrome tanned leather and never put weights on them. wind has had no effect on them, even out on the prairie.
if you use Naugahyde weight might be needed.

May I ask what "chrome tanned" is?

Pretty brave there not using a weight Ray. Never know when a tornado may roll in....

 

[tmwinds]

If you’re cheap like me, next time you go grocery shopping grab a few plastic wet umbrella bags they normally have by the entrance. They work great and just trash can them when you finish.

 

[Wild Bill IV]

I've always just used a rag over the butt of my rifle while cleaning, but I've seen some fancy leather ones in videos and behind the benches when I drive past the SR/BR shooters. I have lots of leather of various types and tans and really should make myself a nice one that won't let solvents through.

If you use a nice one, is the back (stock) side lined? Weighted on the side skirts? Anything more than a pre-folded piece of leather? Lamb, goat, horse, cow hyde? Veg, brain, chrome tanned?

Why send money on specially treated leather! Rags don't cost a thing, especially worn out Jeans!!! Cut out the legs so the back side is up on the stock!! Spray a heavy coat of SCOTCH GUARD ON THE OUTSIDE OF JEANS!! Solvent will break it down with time and if you see spots, throw it away and use the other leg of the jeans!!