How to Add Texture to Your Stock Grip and Forearm
If you have a match, hunting, or tactical rifle that needs a little more “stiction” in the grip or fore-arm areas, particularly in wet or humid conditions, consider adding a non-slip coating to the stock. This is easily done with inexpensive materials. R+D Precision has a simple do-it-yourself procedure for adding texture to your stock. Be forewarned — this is basically a permanent addition to your stock, so you might want to practice first. Also the application of the bedding compound will change the color of the stock, so you may want to re-finish the stock.
Marking the Area to Texture with Steel-Bed or Similar Material
Tape off the area you want to put the texture. Spread a very thin coat of the Steel-Bed on the stock, just enough to cover the area. This can be done using Marine-Tex or Steel-Bed. Other products could be used but Steel-Bed is proven, and it’s what R+D prefers for the job.
Best Method for Applying Texture
Here is the secret to adding texture: Using the tongue depressor that is in the kit or something similar, BOUNCE the flat part of the stick on the still-wet bedding to get the textured effect. Once the bedding has dried for about an hour, and still kind of tacky, remove the tape, pulling at a sharp angle to leave a nice sharp edge. If the bedding has a sharp raised area where the tape was, wet your finger and rub along the edge and it will knock off the edge but still give that nice sharp transition.
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Tags: Fiberglass, Grip, Gunstock, Stock
Unfortunately, my hands sweat. When I was shooting highpower, my hands would fly-off of the bolt handle/pistol grip. Solved the problem by applying local, fine, quartz, beach sand mixed in spar varnish. It would not win any beauty contests, but, it sure worked and was expediant in solving the problem at nominal cost and time.
Hey fellows,
Love the new look! I haven’t been by in quite a while, but such is life in Afghanistan! Anyway, great project and process!
Thanks again,
Albert
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A temporary fix I use is appling skateboard tape to the areas that I want a little better grip.Works great and can be removed/relocated to suite your needs.When you go to buy it just wear your hat backwards and have on the baggiest pants you own and the Dude at the store will never suspect you are going to use it on a gun.Have a great day.