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I decided to fabricate a cheek rest for my rifle tonight.  I'll pick it back up tomorrow, but Here is what I got.  Any Suggestions or opinions are welcome.
Reply:cool its alot like a karsten cheek rest but bad a** aluminum or is it SS. What kind of hardware are you going to use? Maybe a nice rubber pad on top so your cheek gets a good weld. other than that looks good
Reply:nice job keep us posted.
Reply:Had to put her on hold for today, my kids said halloween is more important.
Reply:Interesting...I've seen them made out of kydex, but not aluminum.  I definitely wouldn't want to slap my cheek up to that thing in the middle of winter.  Are you planning on coating it with something to reduce the heatsink problem when it gets cold out?--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Originally Posted by wintermuteInteresting...I've seen them made out of kydex, but not aluminum.  I definitely wouldn't want to slap my cheek up to that thing in the middle of winter.  Are you planning on coating it with something to reduce the heatsink problem when it gets cold out?--Wintermute
Reply:Originally Posted by specopsweldercool its alot like a karsten cheek rest but bad a** aluminum or is it SS. What kind of hardware are you going to use? Maybe a nice rubber pad on top so your cheek gets a good weld. other than that looks good
Reply:let that get out in the sun for more than a few minutes and you might get a real check "weld"Experience is something you get right after you need it
Reply:Neat job.
Reply:Here is the new cheekrest.  Simple, sleek, and sexy!
Reply:Nice rifle you have there . What make and model and caliber. Looks like it would get cold while hunting in the winter. Also try truck bed liner like the kind in a spray can it's a durably finish for like that tactical stuff.Millermatic 211 with mvp plugs miller titanium series welding helmetstihl chain saws 8 ft welding table
Reply:Originally Posted by stihl91Nice rifle you have there . What make and model and caliber. Looks like it would get cold while hunting in the winter. Also try truck bed liner like the kind in a spray can it's a durably finish for like that tactical stuff.
Reply:Came out very nice.  Glad to hear you have some leather to wrap it with.I'm planning on building out a Remington 700 long action .300 win mag this winter as my first fully self built rifle (truing the action, re-cutting the threads, installing a PTG oversized bolt, trued face and lugs, Kreiger barrel, not sure on the chassis I'll use yet).  It's going to be a gift for my uncle (retired Army Ranger last posting was 1st group at JBLM).  He's always wanted a nice 300wm so I figured it'd be a really nice surprise for him and it'll be a lot of fun lathe work for me.Thank you for your service as well, it's very much appreciated.--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow