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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[@rb67mustang]

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

[@stevenmitchell6347]

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!

[@stanleygilligan3084]

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

[@blucz883]

Ansver is in the video.

[@TMS5100]

larry makes it look so easy

[@Leeu6543]

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.

[@jerseyred9554]

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

[@coastghost1649]

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

[@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.

[@paulbacallo4759]

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..

[@joepesci7629]

Yeah those MG jigs are great. Get a Gunsmither Pad Square with the MG jig and it will turn out like a professional job.

[@jergensenC6]

Nice work Larry. Love these videos.

[@vedramar]

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

[@michaelglenn2106]

Bet a custom gun made by him would be amazing

[@clems6989]

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

[@DoubleJ1203]

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.

[@ppaooh]

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

[@CM-yt7]

It's white chalk. Easiest place would probably be a dollar store.

[@micklathrop3554]

Had no idea what he was saying. May need to watch it again

[@pickinthatbanjo]

Some say english can be difficult to understand, keep on trying dude.

[@richardharrigan6453]

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!!!

[@kassilewis5511]

I use 80 for roughing in the bulk, then 120 for semi finish (getting to the line), then finish with 320 on a backer using pledge furniture polish as a lubricant. Takes all the rough spots out and leaves you with a polished finish that is perfectly fitted.

[@earlhuff7847]

I know this is a year old. I use 80 Grit and then polish it after I am done with 220. I also use a lemon oil furniture polish. When grinding the pad, place it in the freezer for a couple hours before hand, it helps keep the rubber from getting stringy and tearing edges

[@godsun316]

Respect, that was a great job

[@sportsandautomotives4739]

Nice video 👌👌...

[@guardianminifarm8005]

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

[@maxcohen13]

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

[@DC632A]

You must be a millennial

[@ferntheyoutuber9960]

@@DC632A Wtf does that even mean?

[@DigitalVideoFromOz]

True! Music can screw up a video.

[@RBG-tr9ce]

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.

[@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?

[@swirekster]

This is amazing.

[@aleksanderkurilenko4588]

If you have a chanse can u please make a review on beneli nova mercury recoil reducer Thank you

[@crowcommander4791]

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

[@blakeutubeman18]

GunsAndStuff outdoor gear reviews its to lubricate them to avoid damaging the pad

[@rangersasc]

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

[@Coughlan1916]

That was perfect

[@SpecialK292]

Oh God... the music...

[@jordynkendrick]

I'm guessing this won't work for a synthetic stock ?

[@---cr8nw]

It's generally not necessary for a synthetic stock. A refinishing job on a wood stock requires a lot of sanding and sometimes reshaping. Factory replacement recoil pads don't always work. On a synthetic stock, you can just order a new recoil pad that's made for your gun and it will fit. If you're looking for something like a Limbsaver for added recoil reduction, this method will work, but maybe not as perfectly as you'd like, as the finish sanding is to be done with the pad mounted to the stock. Try masking off the plastic with tape and then finish sand it. It won't be as perfect as on a wood stock, but it might still be better than the original mounting.

[@strartur]

Need a gunssmith's shop to do it that way..))) A rounded pad a la Pachmayr is much easier to diy install

[@johnstewart2809]

Only easy if you have the right equipment or, in Larry's case, a fully-equipped factory. LOL

[@mdanas59]

John Stewart

[@RONZiLLA702]

Awwww Geez Larry

[@glock-hv7wq]

Just pay some one to do it. it will be cheaper than buying all the tools

[@dakilla816]

best tunes

[@PragmaticDany]

I like trains

[@Pirkan223]

So do I

[@mjay4700]

Larry: "Let's take a look at this SIMPLE process" Me: Oh cool I can do this at home without the need for special tools and finnicky expensive gunsmithing jigs and etc! Larry: "I'm using a Miles Gilbert Recoil Pad Shaping Fixture" Me: 😑

[@paulbacallo4759]

Correction Miles Gilbert Recoil pad...

[@franciscopeixoto6609]

Science

[@ve7yan]

Did I just drool?

[@maxlena9489]

Sr. Larry muy buenos vídeos...pero no ponga esa musica. Queremos oírle a usted. Un saludo desde España.

[@edwardbruce5859]

Can you please get rid of the music you don't need it your a great gun Smith

[@zenildapereiramiranda4229]

Olá

[@joeg8269]

This was an "easy" job? I'll stick with my slip-on pad.

[@pickinthatbanjo]

You're trying to say running something against a belt sander is difficult? Life must be tough in your shoes I take it

[@robertsalyers1351]

Who the Hell has all them tools at home? Not me WTF

[@soundsfromthestreet]

No thanks I'll just take the bruises

[@redblue40rc33]

African music can go....too much hoopla singing

[@krysks04]

simply proces but not for people without so many stuff as you have.. anyway.. well done !