May 27, 2009, 08:01 PM | #1 |
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I like butts
I need some input. Bought a Turk Mauser from '35 and it has no butt pad, just wood. First of all, should I put one on there or would it decrease the value? Or should I just get one of those vest thingies? OR should I just suck it up and let the beast kick the @!#$ outta me?!?!
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Quote:
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It helps conserve ammo.
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May 27, 2009, 08:58 PM | #3 |
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Military rifles don't usually have butt pads, only metal butt plates. If yours is plain wood, the buttplate has probably been removed. Installing a butt pad may work OK or may look like heck depending on what the stock looks like.
I would be inclined to install something, since otherwise any blow to the stock could chip or split the wood. Jim |
May 28, 2009, 10:53 AM | #4 |
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I have seen buttpads that slide over the back of the stock and are just held by friction. that might be right for you. I'll try to fine you a link.
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May 28, 2009, 10:56 AM | #5 |
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Thanks dudes...
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May 28, 2009, 11:01 AM | #6 |
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I am not sure what size you need but here you go, I wouldn't leave it on during storage though
http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0047306228724a.shtml http://www.surplusrifle.com/articles...appy/index.asp
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May 28, 2009, 11:04 AM | #7 |
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Do Turk Mausers even have collector value!?
I use a Pachmayr slip-on recoil pad for my '37 Turk: Cabela's offers some really nice leather slip-on rc pads for around $80
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