The 3D Warrior
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I did not see any rules against this type of post so I hope it is ok and in the right section. If not please let me know so I can correct it. I am not selling anything yet and when I do I will make sure to go through the right channels.
Let me start by telling you about me and why this venture came about. I have been shooting one firearm or another as long as I can remember. Started on the Ruger Blackhawk single six and progressed through the years to AK, AR, larger revolvers, full sized semi autos, pocket pistols, lever actions, pumps, and so on. While I have not shot or owned every firearm I may have used each type at some point.
This brings me to my current and newest rifle. A Savage Stealth Evolution in 6.5 Creedmoor. Great rifle that impressed me right out of the box. My only issue is that the max height on the adjustable cheek rest was about a 1/4 inch low from contact with my cheek and about 1/2 inch from a solid cheek position. I searched the web and found others with the same complaint, some with home made mods to make it work, and a few cheek risers that just didn't fit my need. What I could find was a small 1/4 to 3/8 increase. That leaves the stock maxed out and no room for adjustment later should I swap rings or get a bigger scope. I started to brainstorm ideas to get a 1 inch rise which puts the adjustment of the stock to about halfway, leaving plenty of adjustability either direction. For me this was perfect but then I though others might want the same thing in an easy to install modification that is totally reversable with no permanent modifaction to the factory stock. I am looking at the prospect of using this to start a business and have ideas to expand the types of products I offer, this is just the first of hopefully many.
One of my other hobbies is 3D printing..... I bet you can see where this is going. I have designed and produced a cheek riser in a few variations to display what they look like. The prototypes are in a basic plastic that is plenty strong but not as heat resistant, can warp in a hot vehicle, so the final product will be done in a material that can handle the heat without warping, like ABS, PETG, or maybe even carbon fiber if there is a desire for it.
The risers pictured are on a Magpul PRS Gen 3, I do have a Gen 2 as well as a Magpul UBR that I can use to make risers for. They are all currently 24mm to 26mm in the amount of rise they provide. The full saddle one is the heaviest by about 3 times the weight. If there is enough interest I can skeletonize that one as well. The shorter ones without the legs (might be a LT. Dan series) can all be canted to the left or right for the shooters preference. The textured model looks rougher than it really is but gives a nice look. Right now it is all offered in black but other colors are possible if demand is there. These are stuck on using a strong 3m double sided tape, I am looking at using an automotive grade but the current tape hold really well.
Please give me your feedback and critique on what you would like to see changed. Other model stocks you would like to see risers made for. What heights would you like to see? Would carbon fiber interest you or just an ABS type material? Which models would you buy? Lastly, about how much would you expect to pay for something like this?
I apologize for the long post but hopefully I answered more questions than I am asking. Thank you for your help.
Let me start by telling you about me and why this venture came about. I have been shooting one firearm or another as long as I can remember. Started on the Ruger Blackhawk single six and progressed through the years to AK, AR, larger revolvers, full sized semi autos, pocket pistols, lever actions, pumps, and so on. While I have not shot or owned every firearm I may have used each type at some point.
This brings me to my current and newest rifle. A Savage Stealth Evolution in 6.5 Creedmoor. Great rifle that impressed me right out of the box. My only issue is that the max height on the adjustable cheek rest was about a 1/4 inch low from contact with my cheek and about 1/2 inch from a solid cheek position. I searched the web and found others with the same complaint, some with home made mods to make it work, and a few cheek risers that just didn't fit my need. What I could find was a small 1/4 to 3/8 increase. That leaves the stock maxed out and no room for adjustment later should I swap rings or get a bigger scope. I started to brainstorm ideas to get a 1 inch rise which puts the adjustment of the stock to about halfway, leaving plenty of adjustability either direction. For me this was perfect but then I though others might want the same thing in an easy to install modification that is totally reversable with no permanent modifaction to the factory stock. I am looking at the prospect of using this to start a business and have ideas to expand the types of products I offer, this is just the first of hopefully many.
One of my other hobbies is 3D printing..... I bet you can see where this is going. I have designed and produced a cheek riser in a few variations to display what they look like. The prototypes are in a basic plastic that is plenty strong but not as heat resistant, can warp in a hot vehicle, so the final product will be done in a material that can handle the heat without warping, like ABS, PETG, or maybe even carbon fiber if there is a desire for it.
The risers pictured are on a Magpul PRS Gen 3, I do have a Gen 2 as well as a Magpul UBR that I can use to make risers for. They are all currently 24mm to 26mm in the amount of rise they provide. The full saddle one is the heaviest by about 3 times the weight. If there is enough interest I can skeletonize that one as well. The shorter ones without the legs (might be a LT. Dan series) can all be canted to the left or right for the shooters preference. The textured model looks rougher than it really is but gives a nice look. Right now it is all offered in black but other colors are possible if demand is there. These are stuck on using a strong 3m double sided tape, I am looking at using an automotive grade but the current tape hold really well.
Please give me your feedback and critique on what you would like to see changed. Other model stocks you would like to see risers made for. What heights would you like to see? Would carbon fiber interest you or just an ABS type material? Which models would you buy? Lastly, about how much would you expect to pay for something like this?
I apologize for the long post but hopefully I answered more questions than I am asking. Thank you for your help.
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