Damn U, cheekpiece!

cowboybebopmcgoo · March 12, 2011, 04:55 PM

I'm buying a marlin xl7/xs7 as a first deer rifle. I am however, left handed. I can bare using the rifle, but i hate the cheekpiece. I hate it. Is there anyway to remove it?

Scorch · March 23, 2011, 06:26 PM

http://www.stanleytools.com/showPic....Desc=Surform®

Recoiljunky · March 23, 2011, 06:53 PM

Scorch what is the name of the tool it looks like a rasp mixed with a block plane

cowboybebopmcgoo · March 25, 2011, 06:54 PM

How does one use this tool? is it like a cheese grater?

PawPaw · March 25, 2011, 07:36 PM

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How does one use this tool? is it like a cheese grater?

Yeah, that's a Sureform rasp and it work like a cheese grater.

Before I'd use that on a stock, I believe I'd get some other tools together, like a good selection of sandpaper and some files.

On the other hand, left-handed rifles aren't as hard to find as they were years ago. Savage makes lots of them, as does Remington, Browning, Tikka and Ruger. I've got a son and two grandsons who shoot from the left shoulder and I'm always on the lookout for a good left-hand bolt gun.

Sure, you can use a right-handed rifle, but wouldn't you be more comfortable shooting one made you?

Scorch · March 25, 2011, 11:59 PM

Yes, it works somewhat like a cheese grater, but it will take stock off fast. Once you have the stock almost down to where you want it, switch to 60 grit paper, then 100 grit, then 150, etc, until you have it as you like it. Then finish. You could also use a rotary grinder, a die grinder, or whatever you feel like you can control.

Or you can get a left handed rifle.

Recoiljunky · March 26, 2011, 06:25 AM

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-...+HAND&show=120

here's a left hand stock made for a right hand action

March 12, 2011, 04:55 PM	#1
cowboybebopmcgoo Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Posts: 10	Damn U, cheekpiece! I'm buying a marlin xl7/xs7 as a first deer rifle. I am however, left handed. I can bare using the rifle, but i hate the cheekpiece. I hate it. Is there anyway to remove it?

March 23, 2011, 06:26 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	http://www.stanleytools.com/showPic....Desc=Surform® __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 25, 2011, 11:59 PM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Yes, it works somewhat like a cheese grater, but it will take stock off fast. Once you have the stock almost down to where you want it, switch to 60 grit paper, then 100 grit, then 150, etc, until you have it as you like it. Then finish. You could also use a rotary grinder, a die grinder, or whatever you feel like you can control. Or you can get a left handed rifle. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 23, 2011, 06:53 PM	#3
Recoiljunky Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Jupiter, florida Posts: 233	Scorch what is the name of the tool it looks like a rasp mixed with a block plane

March 25, 2011, 06:54 PM	#4
cowboybebopmcgoo Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Posts: 10	How does one use this tool? is it like a cheese grater?

March 26, 2011, 06:25 AM	#7
Recoiljunky Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: Jupiter, florida Posts: 233	http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-...+HAND&show=120 here's a left hand stock made for a right hand action