Pachmyer recoil pad modification

[Rockchuck]

I have a rifle project that I'am currently working on. One of it project is adding a weight system (pma) to the stock. I want to use a rubber recoil pad. So I will need a hole cut in the middle 1 1/8" for the weight system. Have any of you guy's ever done this and what is the best way to make a precise clean cut. I have a buddy that has a waterjet and that most likely how I will do it. Unless you guys have a better way

Thanks ed

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Waterjet sounds best

 

[Cloudrepair]

I have a rifle project that I'am currently working on. One of it project is adding a weight system (pma) to the stock. I want to use a rubber recoil pad. So I will need a hole cut in the middle 1 1/8" for the weight system. Have any of you guy's ever done this and what is the best way to make a precise clean cut. I have a buddy that has a waterjet and that most likely how I will do it. Unless you guys have a better way

Thanks ed

Water jet ? Is the hole in the stock or recoil pad? If in the stock I don't see water jet working in recoil pad i dont see how that will do anything helpful?
Sorry maybe I just can't see what you want to accomplish

 

[Rockchuck]

What I'am trying to do is install a weight system in the stock. But wanting to use a,rubber butt pad. I want to cut a hole in the pad. I will drill the stock in other step. Then I will epoxy the weight system recessed in the stock. Maybe a 1/8 or 1/4" so I can still have a little recoil protection from the pad.

 

[dolek]

Is the recoil pad epoxied to the stock already ? If so,you are looking for a clean hole through the pad before you take a drill to it ?

 

[338 dude]

What am I missing why would you not remove the pad install the weight and put the pad back with no hole I don’t get it

 

[Preacher]

Liquid nitrogen is your friend when drilling holes in rubber stuff....

 

[Gun Smith]

Cutting a 1-1/8" hole seems like it would weaken the hard rubber bottom portion of the pad quite a bit, possibly causing it to crack?

Having the pad removable would be the best idea I think. Best of luck whatever you do.

 

[Rockchuck]

Yea I decided just to put the weight system under the recoil pad. The pad is removable

Thanks all
Ed