THis may be better suited for the gunsmithing forum, but I feel the big bores are more specific to what I'm looking for.

I have made one stock and I will probably do another. The first was a 6.5-06 on a turk mauser action, it turned out ok, but the wood-metal fit left something to be desired. I only paid 50 cents for the action, so no biggy.

My first stock was from Cali'co Hardwoods They sell a weatherby factory 2nd for like 50 bucks, they are about 50% oversized and not inletted, so there's a lot to work with. WHen I made the stock, I just kept removing wood until it felt good. However it is obviously a homemade stock. I would post pics but don't really need to get shredded.

My next stock, I want to make out of softwood and bondo and then send a quality blank (from Cali'co Hardwoods) to Mike Kokolis for duplication.

The next stock will be on a Montana PH action (if and when it arrives) and will boast a 28" Krieger barrel. I want a traditional looking safari rifle and the stock to match. The rifle will have a scope, likely a S&B, plus express sights, as well. Barrel band, too.

What I want to know, is the technical data that would be handy while carving out a stock for a heavy recoiling rifle. Like, LOP and the proper amount of drop and stuff like that.

Yes I have used the search and found some valuable information. I just want some specifics for building this stock to help with quick target aquistion and to minimize felt recoil. Also the proper look and feel for a rifle like this.

Again, I am a total newb when it comes to stock making, but I want to try it again and I want to do it right. One more thing, I am doing the work with at local gunsmith's shop, so I will have some guidance and proper tools.

Thanks for the help. Some pic's would really help.

Isn't it some sort of internet foul to use the same avatar as someone else?... I thought this was 500Grains posting at first. Who is the old dude pictured anyhow?

OK, not germane to the post, but had to say it. LOP and all the other variables you discussed are rather personal preferences and depend on your physical size, shape, and the thickness of clothing you wear when hunting. I would get measured by a good stockmaker if possible, and handle some different guns, taking measurements off of ones that seem to fit right.

Thanks,

the avatar is paul mauser, i used it as a symbol of solidarity when 500 got ousted. No disrespect intended.

Are you smoking? Using a smoke lamp to put soot on your metal parts when you offer them to the wood to show what to cut away?

If you have not got one an candle will just about do! The other tip is don't get too fixed on ONE blank. Select two and weigh them!

You'll usually find a weight difference. The perverse argument is that in some cases it is better to go for the heavier wood...as the more you remove from the inside of the butt...the lighter it gets.

But if you are keeping a solid butt then obviously the lighter wood is better.

As for shape try looking at others pictures especially on the "nitro express" forum for some classic shapes.

Also Holland's and Westley's websites and Cabela's "Gun Library" isn't bad either for pictures.

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Originally posted by Rub Line:
Thanks,

the avatar is paul mauser, i used it as a symbol of solidarity when 500 got ousted. No disrespect intended.

I didn't know he was ousted... Who did he piss off?

Didn't realize that was Mr. Mauser himself either, thanks for the explanation!

I have used Mike for a couple dozen stocks and typically have him hold wood I buy until I decide on what I want. I plan to make a P.H. pattern most likely as well but am leaning towards a more classic pattern than a “Safari“ style. Might change my mind.

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Originally posted by montea6b:

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Originally posted by Rub Line:
Thanks,

the avatar is paul mauser, i used it as a symbol of solidarity when 500 got ousted. No disrespect intended.

I didn't know he was ousted... Who did he piss off?

Didn't realize that was Mr. Mauser himself either, thanks for the explanation!

He pissed of one of the moderators, DRG while posting on the political forum. I thought all was fair on the political forum, but apparently not...

His booting is a loss to AR.

JPK