Re: L/H International Palma build Nesika Model
I agree but with a prone stock that's how it goes. A long, long time ago I tried to blend one in a conventional sense. It ended up looking very strange. Sort of like an A-5 but not really.
The issue is the grip. With a true vertical grip there's just no elegant way to do it. Chewing through that much fiberglass to blend it could potentially weaken the grip as well. These stocks are all patterned off wood masters. If you did that to a wood stock it'd almost certainly crack.
Most of the wood masters appear to have started life as an Anschutz 1911 prone too. They all seem to carry traits from that stock.
In my case I do it like this:
I have a program written that machines/clearances the bedding at the tang to provide a sort of relief.
Here's a pic:
Afterthought-
In the interest of being a little more detailed in my answer.
The vertical grip is what gets you. Imagine looking at the stock from a profile view. Now superimpose the angle of the tang (generally around 20*) and continue that towards the rear. Most of the grip would cease to exist on the top 1/3rd portion. The stock would be weakened and would take on a very odd appearance.
The McMillan A-5 is a good example. The grip is near vertical like a true prone stock, but not quite. Now look at the tang angle at the top. Very long/drawn out compared to what you'd find in a traditional sporter stock.
It's basically gotta be this way.
Great question! Hope I answered it well.
C.
