How to Install Recoil Pad Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the process for installing a recoil pad on a rifle stock using the Miles Gilbert Recoil Pad Installation Fixture. This process simplifies the installation process and allows anyone to install a recoil pad on their favorite rifle.

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[rbmustang]

Great tutorial, Larry, you always get the job done and explain everything cleanly so we can do it ourselves in our own workshop.

[stevenmitchell]

Many years ago I built a rifle with a 98 Mauser barreled action by Santa Barbara in 7mm Rem Mag and a rough cut Reinhardt Fajin stock with Monte Carlo rollover cheekpiece. I installed a shotgun recoil pad as it's what I had. Other than that nice fixture, I did it using your method! It simply seemed the logical way to do it! I had never "built" a rifle before but I managed to bed it and free float the barrel, a 26" taper without sights, and ended up with a beautiful rifle. It consistently fired 3/8", 5 shot groups at 100 yds with handloaded 168gr MatchKing bullets. I gave it to my youngest a few years ago as my disability keeps me from hunting anymore. I learn much from your videos these days as I build the occasional piece for myself or family. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills!

[JS_Precision]

That's a very very clever fixture. I'll need to pick one up for sure. Doesn't look to difficult to build either.

[stanleygilligan]

Midway is top notch in whatever they do.Very enjoyable videos.

[jerseyred]

Recently becoming retired I now have the time to learn hobby gunsmithing. I subscribed to your videos and am looking forward to seeing what I can learn

[paulbacallo]

Thanks Larry...Yeah it'looks easy enough to do I just ordered the Miller&Gilbert recoil pad going to buy a disc sanders this weekend..Will give it a shot..

[coastghost]

These videos are so inspiring. Thank you so much for post these

[Leeu]

I love to watch all these videos. Respect for your craftsmanship. I would have tossed my gun through the workshop after screwing up at the first minute.

[vedramar]

That's the way to do it. Like it ! Very professional.

[clems]

I made this fixture a few years ago. The plans / dimensions were online somewhere. It workes perfectly...

[ppaooh]

Great video like the others! I Didn't understand what is the white powder at 2:46. Can someone explain? Thanks

[michaelglenn]

Bet a custom gun made by him would be amazing

[DoubleJ]

Are all stocks cut down when a recoil pad is installed? I've got two vintage rifles that have them on and I'd like to put the original butt plates on.

[richardharrigan]

I have a question! What grit of sandpaper would be best used with a disc sander for the recoil pad trimming? Also: I've watched many of Larry's gunsmithing videos, and have found them professionally done with great instructions. They have helped me with numerous diy gunsmithing jobs with excellent results. Keep them coming!!!

[guardianminifarm]

Well done. Looks easy enough for a fella who has the tools.

[SooDoNimm]

Anyone own a Remington 870 wood? The only thing preventing me from buying a Supercell recoil pad is the multiple reviews I've read saying the pad doesn't sit flush AT ALL on the buttstock. Any thoughts?

[RBG-trce]

I'm trying to fit a plastic butt plate to a new stock. The plate is too long, how do I trim it down? I'm afraid a sander will overheat the plastic and melt it.

[rangersasc]

How do i remove a recoil pad and put back an Original Butt plate on my Winchester 1894?

[maxcohen]

Great work, but that music doesn't seem to fit. I felt like I was chasing Simba in the jungle.

[crowcommander]

I was wondering why u used soap on the screws while putting them into the stock