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One of Adrian's biggest issues with most rifles comes by way of not getting a good cheek weld and anchor point. We added the Matthew's Fabrication Cheek Rest to her infamous CVA Cascade and have spent some time at the range to see what we think. COUPON CODE ALSO!
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It's easy to read forum after forum in search of precision shooting techniques and which small breakthrough could make you a better shooter.
How do you decide which ones you should actually listen to? Some of those pointers could cost hundreds of dollars for equipment upgrades, while others just require a little extra discipline on your part. Which one will actually make the biggest difference in your shooting?
Well, there's really only one way to find out. Pick one and get started!
If you've watched our channel over the past several years, it will likely come as no surprise to you that the main difficulty Adrian has when it comes to shooting a rifle is getting a solid cheek weld. While she always seems drawn to a rifle with an adjustable length of pull - allowing her to find a comfortable position closer to the scope, finding the right anchor point on the cheek piece has proven a little more difficult.
She has steadily been getting more and more picky over which rifles - and most specifically which style stock is on the rifle that she is choosing. We've come to the realization that it is extremely important to have a solid, repeatable cheek weld that puts her right in line with the sight picture.
While we've tailored our choice of rifles moving forward based on this feature, what about her original .308 CVA Cascade? That is by far one of her favorite rifles and has quite a bit of sentimental value based on its place in Review This Thing history. There have been other cheek risers that have made a difference and provided a more comfortable shooting platform, but we were still looking for the best way to add an adjustable cheek piece to her beloved deer rifle.
According to their website:
This cheek rest is designed in such a way to give you perfect eye-scope alignment. Adrian, more often that not, has a "chin weld" to be able to see clearly through the scope.
Even with low rings and a lower profile scope, it doesn’t seem to make a difference because it's based more on the stock instead of the scope. So, the Matthew's adjustable cheek rest seeks to solve that problem by raising the cheek comb so you can get a more comfortable and repeatable rest.
Since Matthew's Fabrication designed it in such a way to be easily adjustable, once you find the right position, your eye will easily align with the scope as you get in position on the gun. That way you can have a full and clear field of view as soon as you shoulder the rifle without having move your head around on the stock.
That repeatability and proper alignment is also supposed to make you more accurate. Notice I said supposed to. Here’s where we should share a pretty big lesson learned. We were so excited to have the cheek rest adjust up higher on the stock that Adrian may have gotten a little overzealous and raised it too high.
The adjustment was way too different from how she had been shooting, and. truth be told, actually made it less comfortable for her. Accuracy with that CVA Cascade initially suffered. But thankfully, we figured it out and adjusted it down to a much more comfortable position.
Now she is able to relax more when shooting, and the accuracy with that rifle has returned. The nice thing is that it’s so easy to adjust. Just by using the allen wrench, you can move it as many times as you want to find that most comfortable spot.
They also have options with knobs if you don’t have an allen wrench to carry in your range bag.
Keep in mind that Matthew's Fabrication has a video with installation instructions on their website, and we would suggest watching that before beginning.
Even though we were a little leery at first because of having to drill into the stock of her gun for installation, we asked the manufacturer and were assured the size holes would not compromise the integrity of the stock.
I followed the instructions from their video and had no difficulty at all. Of course, it's sound advice to measure twice and cut - or in this case drill - once.
So far, it's held up great and, we had no troubles with it even through multiple adjustments and countless trips to the range.
The Matthew's adjustable cheek rest comes in a variety of colors as well as customizable options with different graphics.
Color Options:
There is no way I can list all the possible infusible images including camo patterns, flags/patriotic images, and even super hero options. Those possible images can be viewed HERE and make it an even better accessory for your rifle. Not only does it provide a solid anchor point for your shooting form, but it can look good while doing it!
OR, like you see with ours, you can even have them put your custom logo or graphic on it.
Since we're trying to provide you with a solid point of contact to get in the perfect position, the most important thing is to actually order the right one! First you select the rifle you are going to use it on and find your selection from their dropdown menu. If you can't easily find your rifle, I would highly recommend reaching out to them. They will help guide you through the process, ensuring you receive the best product for your rifle
Once you know which stock option to check, the aesthetic choices begin as mentioned above. Then select the cheek rest style (Bear Paw Right, Bear Paw Left, X2, or Classic) which are described on their website as well.
Look back over your choices, place your order, and get ready for the range!
A: There are several different options that range from $42 up to $100 depending on which options you choose and how you customize it. Use the COUPON CODE: Review10 to get 10% off your order.
A: .125″ High Quality Kydex. The edges are rounded & then hand buffed so there are no sharp corners, very smooth.
A: It usually takes about 5-7 business processing days to make your item since everything is made to order. Once shipped it takes 3-5 business days within the USA. International shipping takes from 14-20 days depending on your countries shipping times. You can get Expedited Processing, within 2 business days for an extra $5 located at check out for those that need it quickly.
A: Absolutely. Here are infused images that can easily be used. Or for a few dollars extra you can send Personal Photos or Images that are licensed to use by the Public – No Copyrighted or Trademarked Images.
If you've kept reading to this point, it's probably safe to say you're really interested in the Matthew's Fabrication Cheek Rest. But, what will your final decision be? Is this the cheek riser/cheek weld product you've been wanting?
The main reason I would say you may NOT want one is if you really have an aversion to drilling holes into your stock. We didn’t have any problems and haven’t had any issues since installation, but it's your rifle, so that's definitely your call.
If you still don't feel comfortable, there are some adjustable no-drill cheek rests out there as well.
But, if you have issues getting a good cheek weld, the Matthew's adjustable cheek rest has been fantastic for Adrian. It was really easy to get set up on our CVA Cascade, and the beauty of it is that if you set it up wrong at first, like we did, it easily adjusts to allow for your perfect fit.
Pricing is around $50, with the option to pay extra for the upgrades. Use the COUPON CODE: Review10 to get 10% off your order.
To us, and especially Adrian, it’s well worth $50 to have a sturdy, strong rest that provides improved, easy scope alignment allowing a more relaxed shooting position.
For those reasons, Adrian would have no hesitation giving the Matthew's Fabrication Cheek Rest a 5/5 on the Should I Buy This Thing Scale!
Robbie has enjoyed the outdoors since he can remember. His earliest memories include hours upon hours of squirrel hunting and learning how to enjoy all aspects of hunting season in God's wonderful outdoors. Now he is always working hard and testing gear in the field to give you the best review and most thorough information he possibly can.
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