Thread: DIY webbing spray on rifle stock

Originally Posted by Nick.m

Managed to get the gel out pretty easily. Took 10 minutes and lost 200grams in weight, I then gave her a lick of paint and clearcoat. Needs a few days to dry properly but pretty happy with the outcome. The test will be the longevity of the paint but worst case I give it a light sand and coat in a couple of years. Went with a fleck in the paint rather then webbing just because it was more readily available in nz.

One thing I would say is if you are doing this stick with a matt clear coat. Bunnings didn't have any when I was there so got a satin finish, it looks nice but it's a little bit shiny. I think It will dull up a bit with use though.

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Pretty inconsistent that gel mine was 247grams and then lost about 50 from the extra material in the but pad. Still bloody light. I initially filled the stock with expanding foam but it reacted with the hoppes so I never bothered. Honesty haven't noticed the stock sounding hollow when hunting. That must be nearing the 3 kg mark already to go now you've got the gel out? Lovely little rifle if I didn't have the 7mm08 I'd have kept that thing for sure. I may have to paint the 7mm though as is a bit rough nowadays