Cheek weld

[Wolfdog91]

So I'm curious is it just because I'm a small guy ( 5'1) or does anyone else have trouble getting a good cheek weld with factory stocked rifles ? Seems 60% of the ones I pick up just plain don't fit me very well at all and most people I talk to about this just plain don't seem to get what I'm saying. Recently came in possession of a very nice weatherby Vanguard in .270 and was talking about getting a nice leather cheek Riser for it on another forum and so many people said it should be perfect the way it is or how they have one and they see no need . Am I just built weird or?

 

[6BRA]

Dont believe it has anything to do with physical size. Length of Pull is usually measure to elbow with trigger finger on trigger. Ring height will come into play. If you can keep the gun level....up your ring height to keep from smashing your face into the stock. Alot of target rifles are using taller /higher rings. The only other option is to cast the stock or cast the cheek piece. Casting the cheek piece on a custom stock wont result in tracking issues. It appears this is a hunting gun . Easiest fix would be to increase your ring height if your face is pushed too hard into the stock. The l;ower pic it appears your face is pushed into the stock harder.

 

[Drop Port]

I must be weird too, all of my customs have an adjustable cheek piece. Everyone is different, I have friends that when I shoot their rifle the cheek is moved an inch.

 

[Wolfdog91]

Dont believe it has anything to do with physical size. Length of Pull is usually measure to elbow with trigger finger on trigger. Ring height will come into play. If you can keep the gun level....up your ring height to keep from smashing your face into the stock. Alot of target rifles are using taller /higher rings. The only other option is to cast the stock or cast the cheek piece. Casting the cheek piece on a custom stock wont result in tracking issues. It appears this is a hunting gun . Easiest fix would be to increase your ring height if your face is pushed too hard into the stock. The l;ower pic it appears your face is pushed into the stock harder.

Yes the lower pic is actually how I prefer to shoot to be honest. I really prefer to be able to kinda push my check into the stock instead of having basically a chin weld like the top pic which I beyond uncomfortable for me to shoot

 

[6BRA]

Target guys dont actually like inducing movement on the stock. They try to minimize cheek pressure. You can watch reticles moves with cheek pressure when shooting off a rest. Hunting is another situation. If you can see through the scope and get good eye relief / full scope view...leave it alone. Kick Eze makes stick on sorbethane pads that come in various thickness. This may be something to consider.

 

[280ai]

You are not the only one i am 5-6 and in 50 plus years and many guns i have had to add a cheek pad to get the proper height. from the pics the rings don't go lower you will have to do a cheek pad. by the way nice rifle. All my stocks now have adjustables built in my latest is a Bergara after ajustment fits like a glove!

 

[Wolfdog91]

Target guys dont actually like inducing movement on the stock. They try to minimize cheek pressure. You can watch reticles moves with cheek pressure when shooting off a rest. Hunting is another situation. If you can see through the scope and get good eye relief / full scope view...leave it alone. Kick Eze makes stick on sorbethane pads that come in various thickness. This may be something to consider.

Very interesting, you know now that I think about it I do remember seeing alot of f class and bench rest guys looking like their barely touching their stock. How do y'all do that and shoot comfortably?

 

[6BRA]

The guns are typically heavy enough and track well enough that you dont worry about recoil.
In fact most will keep their shoulder and inch off the stock...shoulder pressure, any means of reducing movement. Reduction of vertical. Just a different form.

 

[Louisiana Shooter]

I like the adjustable cheek risers myself. I like a solid cheek weld like you do....along with a tight shoulder and rifle butt contact. It definitely mitigates recoil with the larger caliber rifles I like shooting before shoulder surgery.

I'm working my way back into them, but my shoulder can't take the punch of my really big bores yet.

 

[Dave M.]

On my Rem 700 hunting rifle I put 1/2” of foam on the cheek weld area and then wrapped it with the stretchy bandage stuff they use to wrap horses legs.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Its hard to get a consistent cheek weld on the curiously shaped, recoil enhancing weatherby stocks anyway so just do what you can

 

[joshb]

Try a strap on cheek pad. They have some that hold extra shells for convenience. If it’s not thick enough, you can hot glue more foam to it on the inside.
Just a heads up: Get a good tight grip on that 270 before you pull the trigger!
It looks like you have strong young shoulders. That’s good! Enjoy your youth!

 

[55fairlane]

The sitting position is the hardest to get good / consistent cheek weld. I fought this on my match rifle for couple of years. Theoretical head position is straight up, not slumped over or forward.. ...... build the comb of the stock up to your head/cheek....adjust optic height to match.
Just my 2 cents from a CMP & NRA competition guy

 

[K22]

You're not alone. Having a stock that fits you is critically important for accurate shooting in my opinion, but it requires some effort to achieve it for very precision shooting.

It's a fallacy in my opinion to believe that one size fits all relative to factory offerings of conventional stocks. There are various options to customizing to fit your needs from the expensive, i.e., after market stocks with adjustable lengths of pull and combs to making your own comb height accessory to provide proper eye alignment with the scope.

Adds on cheek risers are also available. In addition, selecting the proper height of mounts helps a lot too. But certainly, it's worth looking into. Having a stock that fits you will definitely enhance your ability to shoot better.

 

[ebb]

I think you guys are all wrong that just looks too long. Its a shame you aren't closer i have many ways to make it shorter.

 

[Wolfdog91]

Try a strap on cheek pad. They have some that hold extra shells for convenience. If it’s not thick enough, you can hot glue more foam to it on the inside.
Just a heads up: Get a good tight grip on that 270 before you pull the trigger!
It looks like you have strong young shoulders. That’s good! Enjoy your youth!

Actually what Im looking at . Most of my rifle have the cheap fabric ones but due to what the rigel is and whining belonged to I think imma splurge and get leather
think something like this would be nice

 

[Lone Hunter]

You might try this. I have this one and really like it. Helps get the cheek up or you can add or take out foam.

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[joshb]

Actually what Im looking at . Most of my rifle have the cheap fabric ones but due to what the rigel is and whining belonged to I think imma splurge and get leather
think something like this would be nice
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Good for cold weather. When it’s hot tho, I find the leather gets slimy.

 

[Daddymac]

Blakhawk IVS aligned my eye with good cheek weld when I installed a larger scope and had to use higher mounts. Just checked midway, on sale for under $40.00, I could live without the pouch but it does not get in the way.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Yes the lower pic is actually how I prefer to shoot to be honest. I really prefer to be able to kinda push my check into the stock instead of having basically a chin weld like the top pic which I beyond uncomfortable for me to shoot

I used to like the push against stock shooting also, but as I get older it seems more comfortable to keep my neck straighter with a higher hold.