Wood Stocks
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I'm building a laminated wood folder for the barreled action I have at the smiths right now. I would be concerned about warping and weather changes with a stick of solid something, but I think laminated hardwood is just as stable as anything else when finished and sealed properly.
I saw someone shooting a woodstock at TPRC last January. It was really sweet looking. If you bed the entire action,float the barrel and seal the stock good, there shouldn't be any cause for concern regarding stock warping. For how good it looks, it's worth it. But it's a crime to scrape it on the barricade stages.
I respectfully disagree. Personality, character, love marks. It's only the first few that hurt, after that it's weakness leaving the body. They become badges of honor.
This is what I have been shooting for the last two years.
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I really like the solid feeling I get from the wood stock, it feels like it takes out all the vibration.
I really like the solid feeling I get from the wood stock, it feels like it takes out all the vibration.
I have been looking at using one of these from Accurate Innovations for my next "hunting build".
Custom Replacement Gunstocks, Rifle Stocks - Quality, Accuracy, Aluminum Chassis - Accurate Innovations
Custom Replacement Gunstocks, Rifle Stocks - Quality, Accuracy, Aluminum Chassis - Accurate Innovations
I do. But mine is just used for prone and bench shooting as we do not have tactical matches here in Iceland.
that looks great. ive never heard of grs stocks, but they look awesome
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I do. But mine is just used for prone and bench shooting as we do not have tactical matches here in Iceland.
Good God man, that is beautiful!
Joe
It's a bit of a shame that so many people overlook the laminates, especially when on a budget. They're extremely durable.
I enjoy the look of a nice piece of walnut as much as the next guy, but I've broken too many walnut stocks to have the desire to own any more of them.
I enjoy the look of a nice piece of walnut as much as the next guy, but I've broken too many walnut stocks to have the desire to own any more of them.
I agree, I really like the laminate stocks, they feel solid and when you ding them up just resend and recoat with clear coat. I think. I have had four or five Russo stocks and when I think I will get a manners or McMillan I shoot one and always reorder another laminate. With the composite I always feel the vibration after the shot, the wood just soaks it up!
That's a great point! I haven't made that connection until just now. Pretty sticks up there BTW.
