Those of you that have shot at RTSP know they have some relatively nice benches, but the carpet material isn't on the edge and instead it is painted steel. The first time I shot there and left my Henry on the bench I nicked the stock when I GENTLY put the rifle on the bench. I left my hoodie on the bench to protect my Henry and that seemed okay. Second time I went with it, I used a T-shirt and the buttstock was STILL getting some pretty bad nicks and gouges in the wood.

 

I understand it's American walnut...which shouldn't get wrecked as easily. The stock seems as tough as pine. Can anyone reccomend something to wrap my stock in? I know it will look hideous, but I am tired of my Golden Boy stock getting dinged up when I am clearly not abusing it.

Try this? http://www.cabelas.com/sleeves-camo-camo-form-gun-wrap-1.shtml

How about this...

 

http://www.cowboyactionleather.com/product/BC01

 

Looks better on a lever-action rifle.

Don't shoot from a bench?

They're not "dings", they're character!

Buy a small carpet square or front and rear sandbags of you intend on shooting from the bench.

PM sent

Thanks Kevin!

 

I am not bench shooting, it is leaving the firearm on the (small) bench while not shooting. Among other things, I will invest in a patch of shag carpeting.

Take your rifle outdoors where it is meant to be.

I shoot mostly at outdoor ranges which have wood or concrete benches and bring an old towel to lay on the bench when I shoot.

Bring a towel or something else to rest the gun on.

bring a towel or dedicated shooting blanket.

PM sent

 

This issue has been dealt with. Kevin has taken care of it.

 

+1 for Henry Rifles.

..why don't you just buy your own gun rest bags? Cabela's has some nice leather ones that won't break the bank.