Avoid Stock Scratches

        I hope you notice this tech tip before you get your favorite rifle scratched up.   Always be extra careful when using a different set of ear muffs.   However, if this happens there are two things you can do to fix these scratches.   One is to refinish (and reshape) your rifle stock, so the muffs don't contact your stock quite as hard in this area.

        The second thing you can do is reshape the lower part of your ear muffs by rounding off the sharp edge shown above.   This is my favorite pair of muffs, and I've never experienced this with them when shooting any other rifle.   Every set of ear muffs has a slightly different shape, and if you're not careful it's possible to have some stock damage after a long day at the range.