Cheekpiece

kwlac · Post by **kwlac** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:01 am

Just picked up my new Vortex yesterday. Just wondering if I should add a cheekpiece to it. Unfortunately they did not have a crossbow with one, so I was not able try one.
thanks,
ken

Esox · Post by **Esox** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:08 am

Lots of people don't bother and others (like me with high cheek bones) like to add a cheek piece to align your head better to the scope.... Excal makes one that straps on the stock... Some like it, some don't... You can make one yourself... Do a search on the Forum for what others have come up with and I think you'll find something to work on....

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:51 am

The cheekpeice is a very nice option!

SPITFIRE · Post by **SPITFIRE** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:51 am

Thinking about putting one on my vortex also. If you get one let us know how you like it. Some do ,some don't. They are pricey for a piece of plastic IMO.

dutchhunter · Post by **dutchhunter** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:18 pm

i love mine and would not be with out it .my bow had one on it new from the factory DUTCH

Dereck · Post by **Dereck** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:22 pm

Here's one I made from a piece if pipe insulation and camo material it is pictured on a Paradox but I now have a Vortex and it fits great on that too

Cossack · Post by **Cossack** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:31 pm

Got one on both my Phoenix and Vortex, makes a big difference in scope-eye alignment; reduces canting too. Had several that I made out of foam and camo covered rubber, worked but noisy. Actually had to shave before going hunting so stubble wouldn't scrape on the foam, eps when cold out.

Real McCoy · Post by **Real McCoy** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:10 pm

Like my cheekpiece. If only the crank-a-roo would work with it.

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:26 am

I made both for mine but will be replacing them with the cheekpiece and x tender from xcal

turbo · Post by **turbo** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:36 pm

I put one on my exomax and love it,it holds your face up enough for a scope,my crossbow was not made for a cheek piece but with a little filing and glueing it fits great--Glad I put it on

Shotnbeer · Post by **Shotnbeer** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:18 pm

most of the time when taking a shot you don't have time to get comfie. save the cash.

Dereck · Post by **Dereck** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:49 pm

Cossack wrote: Had several that I made out of foam and camo covered rubber, worked but noisy. Actually had to shave before going hunting so stubble wouldn't scrape on the foam, eps when cold out.

I never noticed it before but with a bit of stubble on, the foam cheek piece( even covered with material) is quite noisy, will have to reevaluate this before the hunt.

Dereck · Post by **Dereck** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 1:41 pm

Reevaluation complete minus some paint

Used 1" flex water tube and piece of foam to keep raised on the stock.

No noise from sruffy beard.

trky chsr · Post by **trky chsr** » Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:22 pm

Like Dereck I also went with the 50 cent solution and used pipe insulation and camo tape. Works great! TC

Canabow · Post by **Canabow** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:32 pm

I have the cheek piece and love it. Never tried the foam but it looks like it works well. Either will do the job.

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