RancherJohn
WKR
@ztc92 @RockAndSage
This is a quick rundown of how to add a textured pad on a Rokstok similar to how the new Rokstok Lites will come. I believe the regular Rokstok will be getting the same treatment whenever they refresh the line. This has improved grip with the support hand when shooting with gloves.
Tools needed:
Blue Painters Tape
Ruler/square edge
Pencil
20 ga shotgun shell (or similar)
Razor blade
Textured Paint
First tape off the stock, try to get single layers with no creases or overlap in the area you want the texture to go. This will make cutting the tape easier when you get to that step.
Layout where you want it to go, on my rifles I come 1/2" off the bottom of the stock, with a 3/4" thick textured area (same as dia of the shotgun shell). The textured area is 6" from center to center, or 7 1/4" from end to end. I locate the center of the rear portion of texture 1" from the end of the stock (vertical line in above picture).
Trace your lines, make sure you're happy with it and get to trimming. You can use the ruler and shell to help maintain clean & straight edges. Make sure once you remove the tape that the edges of the remaining tape are firmly adhered to the stock. Repeat on the other side.
Paint with the textured paint of your choice. I try to get good covereage, but I would rather apply a second/third coat than lay the first on too thick. Use something else to test on, as the textured paint lays out different than regular spray paint. Depending on the brand you use, less may give a better final texture.
Once you have the desired coverage, let it fully dry. Then grab whatever colors you want, and a sponge, and go to town. I'm not trying to match the stock, just break up the solid section.
Let that dry and remove the tape. Clean up any edges if they bled through and it matters to you. The texture ends up slightly different than the factory grip and forend, but serves the desired purpose of increasing support hand grip and giving you a repeatable spot to place your thumb and pointer finger.
This is a quick rundown of how to add a textured pad on a Rokstok similar to how the new Rokstok Lites will come. I believe the regular Rokstok will be getting the same treatment whenever they refresh the line. This has improved grip with the support hand when shooting with gloves.
Tools needed:
Blue Painters Tape
Ruler/square edge
Pencil
20 ga shotgun shell (or similar)
Razor blade
Textured Paint
First tape off the stock, try to get single layers with no creases or overlap in the area you want the texture to go. This will make cutting the tape easier when you get to that step.
Layout where you want it to go, on my rifles I come 1/2" off the bottom of the stock, with a 3/4" thick textured area (same as dia of the shotgun shell). The textured area is 6" from center to center, or 7 1/4" from end to end. I locate the center of the rear portion of texture 1" from the end of the stock (vertical line in above picture).
Trace your lines, make sure you're happy with it and get to trimming. You can use the ruler and shell to help maintain clean & straight edges. Make sure once you remove the tape that the edges of the remaining tape are firmly adhered to the stock. Repeat on the other side.
Paint with the textured paint of your choice. I try to get good covereage, but I would rather apply a second/third coat than lay the first on too thick. Use something else to test on, as the textured paint lays out different than regular spray paint. Depending on the brand you use, less may give a better final texture.
Once you have the desired coverage, let it fully dry. Then grab whatever colors you want, and a sponge, and go to town. I'm not trying to match the stock, just break up the solid section.
Let that dry and remove the tape. Clean up any edges if they bled through and it matters to you. The texture ends up slightly different than the factory grip and forend, but serves the desired purpose of increasing support hand grip and giving you a repeatable spot to place your thumb and pointer finger.
