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I am busy building a 416 Rigby. I got a double square bridge action and recently got hold of a blank stock in American Walnut with fiddleback. Before I let the stock to be shaped I want to find out more about stock design and make 100% sure that I have the correct stock design. The rifle will have express sights on as well as a scope with quick detachable rings. Can anybody please direct me to more information on stock design. I will appreciate any information. Thanks in advance Life is how you spend the time between hunting trips. Through Responsible Sustainable hunting we serve Conservation. Outfitter permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/73984 PH permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/81197 Jaco Human SA Hunting Experience jacohu@mweb.co.za www.sahuntexp.com | ||
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What I do is take the old stock or a junk stock that fits and dedicate it as a pattern. Then have it duplicated with my wood. Bondo, fiberglass or glue strips of wood on, then shape to suite you. Keep the comb as high as will clear the bolt and parallel to the bore. Play with the grip till you like the feel (I like mine fat on the heavy kickers). Same with the forend. I can recommend guys in the US to duplicate but I’m sure there will be some where you are. On the next project you already have your pattern and can always easily modify it from what you learned on the previous one. Now you too are a stock designer! Marshall Jones | |||
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For what its worth every rifle i have stocked with an HS Precision stock kicks a lot less than it used to. I think it is straighter and the comb and cheek area are fatter. If I were to build one with wood I would duplicate their profile. IMHO York, SC | |||
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Thanks for the tip! I had not thought of that. I am thinking of restocking a 416 to better fit me. | |||
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unless you have some experence making patterns I would find a duplicator that has a pattern you like...........and have them turn it. Go to one of the good ones, Mike Kokolus, Brockman, Dennis Olson etc. I've built two 550 CZ's from a pattern Mike Kokolus has, its a big pattern with a steep toe line and classic cheek piece, I like it, but I take the toe line down some. Brockmans has a nice pattern but to much drop at the heel for me. I'd bet a dollar to a donut that Dennis Olson has a good pattern also. Billy, High in the shoulder (we band of bubbas) | |||
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Thanks for all the replies I have received up to now. I would also need some info on the angle of the stock as far as perceived recoil. I know that the angle is important in recoil reduction but I do not know exactly how it works, ie. must I go for a staight stock with a low comb or a angled stock wit a higher comb? Another question is how do one take the measurements for a stock. I want to make sure that the person shaping the stock for me do not BS me. I also want to ensure that the final adjustment is 100% correct. I will also ad mercury recoil reducers in the stock. I prefer a fat and heavy stock. Life is how you spend the time between hunting trips. Through Responsible Sustainable hunting we serve Conservation. Outfitter permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/73984 PH permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/81197 Jaco Human SA Hunting Experience jacohu@mweb.co.za www.sahuntexp.com | |||
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