How to Install a Grip Cap on a Rifle Stock | The Model 67 Project | MidwayUSA

Published on June 17, 2008
Duration: 1:29

This guide details the process of installing a pistol grip cap onto a rifle stock, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It involves precise leveling of the stock's grip area, filing to create a flat surface, marking and drilling for the screw, and carefully chiseling away wood to accommodate the grip cap's legs before final installation. The process emphasizes using basic hand tools for a custom touch.

Quick Summary

To install a pistol grip cap on a rifle stock, first level the grip area end-to-end and side-to-side. Use a mill bastard file to flatten the bottom if necessary. Mark the screw hole and leg positions, drill the hole, and then carefully chisel out wood for the legs before screwing the cap on.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to Pistol Grip Caps
  2. 00:18Leveling the Grip Area
  3. 00:32Truing the Grip with a File
  4. 00:38Marking for Screw and Grip Cap
  5. 00:47Drilling the Screw Hole
  6. 00:52Marking and Chiseling for Grip Cap Legs
  7. 01:11Installing the Grip Cap

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are needed to install a pistol grip cap on a rifle stock?

You will need basic hand tools including a level, a straight edge, a mill bastard file, a drill, and small wood chisels to properly prepare the stock and install the grip cap.

How do you ensure the rifle stock grip is ready for a pistol grip cap?

The grip area must be precisely leveled end-to-end and side-to-side. If the bottom isn't flat, a mill bastard file should be used to true it up before marking and drilling.

What is the process for fitting the pistol grip cap to the rifle stock?

After leveling and filing, mark the screw hole and the positions for the grip cap's legs. Drill the screw hole, then carefully use wood chisels to remove material where the legs will sit before screwing the cap into place.

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