Rifle Stocks

[HowardM]

Hi,
Is there anyone with experience of making rifle stocks.?
I guess most are made on cnc.

Pointers to websites would be appreciated.

thx
Howard

 

[ByronBlack]

Try the lumberjocks website - it's frequented mostly by Americans, and they have more of an afinity with guns than we do here. I've noticed a few recently in their projects section, so if you join up I'm sure there'll be some one who can help.

 

[Ironballs]

Someone here has done some, though can't remember who. They looked very impressive though - to a chap who isn't into guns, ie me

 

[HowardM]

Thanks, the yank website is a big help

Howard

 

[Henning]

For what it's worth from someone who has made a couple...

Most cheap gunstocks are made using whatever is the cheapest method, i think copy routing is rather usual, and probably CNC too.

However, for nicer stocks, they are usually made by hand.
There's a few pitfalls to making your own, but that is primarily the geometry of the butt of the stock, something which is explained in great detail on several sites on the big interweb and the recoil forces which will be working on the stock.

The main things to consider IMHO is the wood in relation to recoil forces (Not such a big deal on smaller calibre rifles, but a VERY big deal on larger calibers, and it does have an impact especially on how well the stock will hold up to use), layout of the stock, and any special needs which might need tending to in relation to the person who will be using it.

If it's your first rifle stock, i suggest a nice plank of beech or birch to try out on, before making it in nicer wood like walnut. Stock blanks is readily available in the UK AFAIK.

 

[shipbadger]

One of the air rifle magazines did a series on making stocks a few years ago. It covered how to measure up so that it was tailor made for the individual. I don't have the issues any more but it may jolt someones memory or perhaps they have an online index. It may have been Airgunner magazine but I wouldn't swear to that.

Tony Comber

 

[DeanN]

Loads of excellent advice on the airgunbbs website - just search on custom stocks. I've included a few sample links below to get you started, with a few stock pictures included within the links. HTH.

http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthr ... ght=stocks
http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthr ... ght=stocks
http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthr ... ght=stocks
http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthr ... ght=stocks

 

[HowardM]

Thanks for the links folks.
I am sort of thinking of stocks as a profitable hobby.
Although I would make lots before I felt confident about selling one.



Howard

 

[OPJ]

Have a look at Doan Trevor's blog - he's always building rifle stocks. :wink:

 

[HowardM]

Thanks OPJ
That's an excellent site.!
I never find this stuff on google.

thx
Howard

 

[bugbear]

Hi,
Is there anyone with experience of making rifle stocks.?
I guess most are made on cnc.

A local shop uses drawknives and spokeshaves

BugBear

 

[Londoner100]

This is quite a good site.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/sh ... p?t=141788