Beartooth Comb Raising Kit 2.0 | Improve Accuracy | Neoprene | Reduce Recoil | Made in USA

Pro: A good solution, lots of flexibility, good look, good price.Cons: Somewhat difficult to install.The stock on the .22 Sporter already had a raised comb, but my cheek barely touched the comb while sighting through a scope, so I certainly had no “cheek weld” for consistent shooting. After looking ay several options, I decided to try the Beartooth kit. The kit came with the advertised five different thicknesses of comb pads, ranging from 1/8 to 5/8 inch, and I suppose those could be stacked for even more height combinations. To determine the desired comb height increase, I used painter’s tape to attach a pad for testing. The 3/8 inch pad seemed to work for me with this particular rifle and scope combination.The instructions recommend initially installing the sleeve from the front of the stock, and inside out. The sleeve stretches (reluctantly) and is rubberized on the inside to hold it in place. And that rubber side absolutely hates sliding on the stock, as was intended. The key to the installation seems to be to get the sleeve rolled up over itself at the front of the comb and just behind the pistol grip (if the stock has one), then inserting the front tip of the pad under the rolled up sleeve or just behind it, and finally, unrolling the sleeve over the pad. It seemed impossible to lift the sleeve enough to insert the pad; the sleeve must be unrolled over the pad.I removed the barrel, receiver and scope to make the first part of the installation easier. While it was easier to get the inside-out sleeve into position behind the pistol grip area, I struggled to then get it rolled up over itself. I removed the sleeve and undid the inside-out step. With the sleeve now right-side out, i worked the sleeve from the front of the stock back and about half way over the pistol grip, wresting that rubberized inside every inch. I put the butt of the stock in my lap and placed the forend into a padded, lightly tightened vise to help hold the stock. I then started rolling the butt end of the sleeve back over itself, pulled the sleeve further towards the butt, rolled it back some more, until the front of the sleeve was past the pistol grip and at the start of the stock’s comb, and rolled up back over itself as much as I could.Next, I positioned the comb pad against the rolled up sleeve and began unrolling the sleeve over the pad and toward the butt of the stock, adjusting the position of the pad and the bottom seam of the sleeve as needed. On my first attempt, I did not have the pad far enough forward at the start, and the back end of it was exposed when I unrolled the sleeve, but it is fairly easy now to roll the sleeve back over itself again, reposition the pad, and unroll the sleeve again. Had I spent a little more time trying the recommended step of sliding the inside out sleeve at first, it may have worked better than my right-side out approach.It became obvious that the pad was much wider than the gun stock, and despite the tight fitting sleeve, the 3/8 inch thick pad was not smoothly blending into the sides of the stock - it was more the look of a little umbrella over the top of the stock. Okay, one obvious solution is to cut the pad into a much more narrow piece, perhaps even cutting the sides on an angle to better blend the pad and sleeve with the stock. However…In my second attempt to better position the pad, the pad was correctly positioned, but the seam was not. After wrestling the rubberized inside of the sleeve to align the seam with the bottom of the stock, the pad had now slid over to the left side of the stock. There was still enough of the pad on top that I decided to reassemble the gun and check the pad for the desired comb height with the scope before further adjustment of the pad. I found that the height of the pad was correct, and with the pad offset to the left side, it also provided a bonus “cheek piece” to help with the left-right eye alignment with the scope. Cool! Stocks with built-in cheek pieces are normally found only on higher end guns.While I have yet to test this set up at the range, this Beartooth comb kit certainly seems to have provided a simple, effective way for improving cheek weld for much more consistent shooting. This kit solves a real problem, provides lots of flexibility, is reasonably priced, and does not require permanent alterations. While a walnut stock looks prettier, this sleeve does not look ugly either. For these reasons I will give this product five stars despite the installation effort - the end results are worth it.

It made the gun fit me better

I really wanted to like it, but the foam pads are a dealbreaker, and unusable. The superior materials and exceptional workmanship make it a shame the foam has harsh corners, instead of a radius, as on every buttstock or riser I have ever seen.The foam is well chosen for density, but is too wide, and not rounded. I had hoped and assumed the foam would conform somewhat, but it was minimal.It didn't help I was trying to raise a Choate comb a full inch. The ordeal and disappointment convinced me to return to the Hogue stock, in which the comb is only ½" low.I have only returned 2 items in thousands of Amazon purchases, and this sleeve will not be the third time. I take great pride in making educated purchases, and take my lumps when I err.I had read the worthwhile reviews, and suspected the foam was inadequate/inappropriate/inelegant. When the low comb on the Hogue stock starts annoying me, I will consider some ½" radiused foam with this sleeve, or possibly a kydex style cheek rest on the Choate stock.A comb raising 'kit' is more enticing to buyers than a sleeve requiring you to BYOFoam, but Beartooth should probably buy the equipment to furnish radiused foam shims with this kit.Judged solely on the sleeve, it is handsome, impeccably crafted, and the best of its kind in the world. The Realtree Edge, with the grays, feldgraus, and tans look brilliant on on an otherwise homely monochromatic black synthetic stock, and contributes to the disappointment, but also the desire to obtain an appropriate foam shim/riser.UPDATE:I installed on a Hogue stock with the ½" foam piece. I am pleased except the overly wide foam moves me laterally away from good alignment with the scope. The foam has conformed, to a degree, but the project would have been brilliant with contoured foam. The gigantic sling swivel stud hole is somewhat misplaced for my application, but such can be expected on a 'one size fits most' proposition. This Ruger Ranch rifle was furnished with high rings to clear the peep sight, and I cannot find a folding rear sight to replace it with.The Beartooth comb riser sleeve kit provides the rise I needed, though the wide width is slightly awkward. It is an ordeal to install, particularly with arthritic hands, particularly the thumbs. I am certain I am capable of tearing a seam or edge, but long ago learned how to distribute force over a broader area, and rely on leverage and positioning, rather than brute strength.4 stars, because the foam is too wide and noncontoured.

Bought for my Mossberg Maverick. It has a composite stock on it which is somewhat narrow. So I bought this to bulk it up a bit for a better fit. This goes on easy , just follow the instructions. I don't think tape was needed, but just to prevent the possibility that this would creep and rotate around on the stock, I did place a few small pieces of double-faced foam tape under it just to keep it in position long-term. Surprisingly enough the camo on this product looks pretty good and it actually made my inexpensive $200 shotgun look pretty cool. Now I'm ready to go get the geese!