Recoil Pad Installation - How to suggestions please

[BRDHNTR]

Brian, thanks, I went on line and brought up a YouTube video of how to install a recoil pad and did see the jig, et al. I'll just have Dan Cullity install it. He's local and a terrific smith'.

Dan, I plan on being at Addieville for the April 9 Fun Shoot. Hope we meet then, Re: my first double on grouse. It was on the Westwood side of the Norwood Airport and off Canton St. I believe.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by allen newell

I went on line and brought up a YouTube video of how to install a recoil pad and did see the jig, et al. I'll just have Dan Cullity install it.

Wise decision, Allan. How many times have you seen a gun, with a freshly installed recoil pad, and noticed the wood is significantly lighter for about 2" forward of the pad? All it takes is one tiny slip up, and you've gone too far.
It's always wise to wrap a layer of masking tape around the stock, and do your power sanding up to the tape, then hand finish till you've gotten it flush.