What a difference a bit of bling makes...

Vana2 said:

Being average size (5 '11", 180 pounds) I'm lucky that most "standard" rifle stocks fit me pretty well and rarely require modifications.

But I have large hands and while the stock on Crown was comfortable to shoot the grip was about 3/8" short for carrying one handed.

I needed to add a piece of walnut to extend the grip and decided on a whim to insert a white accent to dress up the rather plain looking stock. It looked so good that I added a white shim to the butt pad as well.

What a difference a bit of bling makes

Too hot and windy to shoot so I thought I'd share a picture.

Cheers!

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Vana2 said:

Being average size (5 '11", 180 pounds) I'm lucky that most "standard" rifle stocks fit me pretty well and rarely require modifications.

But I have large hands and while the stock on Crown was comfortable to shoot the grip was about 3/8" short for carrying one handed.

I needed to add a piece of walnut to extend the grip and decided on a whim to insert a white accent to dress up the rather plain looking stock. It looked so good that I added a white shim to the butt pad as well.

What a difference a bit of bling makes

Too hot and windy to shoot so I thought I'd share a picture.

Cheers!

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Vana2 said:

Being average size (5 '11", 180 pounds) I'm lucky that most "standard" rifle stocks fit me pretty well and rarely require modifications.

But I have large hands and while the stock on Crown was comfortable to shoot the grip was about 3/8" short for carrying one handed.

I needed to add a piece of walnut to extend the grip and decided on a whim to insert a white accent to dress up the rather plain looking stock. It looked so good that I added a white shim to the butt pad as well.

What a difference a bit of bling makes

Too hot and windy to shoot so I thought I'd share a picture.

Cheers!

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Vana2 said:

Being average size (5 '11", 180 pounds) I'm lucky that most "standard" rifle stocks fit me pretty well and rarely require modifications.

But I have large hands and while the stock on Crown was comfortable to shoot the grip was about 3/8" short for carrying one handed.

I needed to add a piece of walnut to extend the grip and decided on a whim to insert a white accent to dress up the rather plain looking stock. It looked so good that I added a white shim to the butt pad as well.

What a difference a bit of bling makes

Too hot and windy to shoot so I thought I'd share a picture.

Cheers!

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Vana2 said:

Being average size (5 '11", 180 pounds) I'm lucky that most "standard" rifle stocks fit me pretty well and rarely require modifications.

But I have large hands and while the stock on Crown was comfortable to shoot the grip was about 3/8" short for carrying one handed.

I needed to add a piece of walnut to extend the grip and decided on a whim to insert a white accent to dress up the rather plain looking stock. It looked so good that I added a white shim to the butt pad as well.

What a difference a bit of bling makes

Too hot and windy to shoot so I thought I'd share a picture.

Cheers!

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Vana2 said:

Thanks!

The white liner is made from 1/16" rigid plastic sheet that I got from the craft store.

I applied "Trewax" brand paste wax to the stock which was originally oil-finished. The Trewax leaves a nice satin sheen which I prefer for my hunting rifles.

Cheers!

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Vana2 said:

Being average size (5 '11", 180 pounds) I'm lucky that most "standard" rifle stocks fit me pretty well and rarely require modifications.

But I have large hands and while the stock on Crown was comfortable to shoot the grip was about 3/8" short for carrying one handed.

I needed to add a piece of walnut to extend the grip and decided on a whim to insert a white accent to dress up the rather plain looking stock. It looked so good that I added a white shim to the butt pad as well.

What a difference a bit of bling makes

Too hot and windy to shoot so I thought I'd share a picture.

Cheers!

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