DIY Custom Gunstock

[Vana2]

In a recent post the OP was asking about head position when holding a rifle and Willie14228 commented…

My world doesn't revolve around snipers but for whatever reason I know a lot of retired Marine Core and Army shooters 

All have one thing in common they tell me how they will get this brand new rifle and three days later it will look like a duct tape queen with pads and all kinds of other "mods" to make the rifle fit the shooter. 



I agree completely, a good fitting rifle will make a big difference to your shooting experience.

If you are average size you can make due with a typical “one size fits all” stock, if you are not or you shoot leftie it may be beneficial to modify your stock - I learned this as a teenager who (rapidly) out grew the “youth stock” on my pellet gun and had to lengthen it. Been modifying and making stocks ever since.

I got into the discussion of modifying stocks with a reader on the PA airgun blog about a year ago. Seems that most people are hesitant to modify their stock as they are not sure how to proceed and worry about making a mess of things.

I figured that if a person was comfortable with the whole process of making a stock then making modifications would not be so intimidating so I wrote a six part report on how to make a stock from construction lumber and one from firewood. Common tools and access to a tablesaw is all that is required; making a stock is well within the capability of anyone who has some basic woodworking experience.

Winter is a good time to do indoor projects; if you have ever thought about modifying a stock or making a custom one then you might be interested in reading my DIY. FWIW, Here is a link to Part 6 that has links to the other five parts. https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2019/03/diy-rifle-stock-part-6/



Here is my first "real" gun - my 55 year old Slavia 618 with a stock made from firewood.

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And here is the Custom stock I made for my AR20 from scraps of maple and yew that were not good enough to make a bow.

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Hope this is of interest.

Hank

 

[daystate395]

Ive made a couple of gunstocks , but nothing a futuristic as your stock. Well done Hank. 

 

[Vana2]

@daystate395 - Thank you!

The AR20 stock is "form follows function" but I have to admit that I got a bit carried away LOL!

 

[whyzee]

Wow WOW Wowzers that is an exotic looking beauty

 

[Matt247365]

Imagination!

Talent!

Awesome



Matt

 

[intenseaty22]

That’s wicked cool! As Nutnfancy would say. 2nd Kinda Cool!

 

[randy_68]

Very nice work you have done there. I like that futuristic style. It takes a good imagination.



I have done some modifying to stocks and finally decided to make my own. I bought a Weatherby recent from Calico Hardwoods and made it fit my FWB 124. Turned out pretty good and I may do another one sometime.

Started out like this. Original broken stock on top and Weatherby blank on bottom

Made a jig for a router and for drilling the holes.

Then finished it up.

All in all a fun and rewarding project.

 

[sillymike]

Wow, that AR20 stock is beautiful!

 

[josh3rd]

You stock makers are ballsy n awesome. Much respect and awe to yous. 

 

[Vana2]

Thanks guys!

Stock making is not difficult as you can see by that DIY that report that I linked to - give it a try!



@randy_68 Beautiful stock you made! Like the grain!

I had the basic beech stock on my FWB 124 and I wanted to try using horizontal laminations to fit the stock around the cocking lever and receiver. This is what I came up with...

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[TiredRooster]

Very, very nice. I often wished that I was skilled with wood work. I would love to make a beautiful stock like some of you fellas are capable of. 

 

[Willie14228]

My mouth is watering, Talk about Air Gun pic 

I have always wanted to try an air rifle stock out of cedar. It is too fragile for a Fire Arm stock but for an air gun, I believe it would hold up great. It is light and properly sealed and grain properly aligned WoW 

 

[Greenarrow]

Well written blog post. Nice stocks too!



A great fitting stock is a joy to handle and shoot.


I have made a few myself. The first one is the most intimidating but after that it gets easier with each one.


I need to find pictures to all of them that I have made.


Here are a couple of mine. I’ve sort of died off on my building things with wood.

 

[Vana2]

Wow, Nice to see the stocks that you guys are making! Some beautiful work!

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Arzrover]

Hank.... CRAZY NICE designs and execution!

@Randy_68 ..... really like the grain softer profile and finish. 

@Greenarrow....both stocks VERY nice.

I'm a bit envious of all of you for your vision, execution, and completion. 

I've made a couple by finishing blanks but my only from scratch attempt is below.

Never finished the cheekpiece riser hardware install and fore end slot but used it for FT a few matches and my brother uses it now IF he has time to go to matches in Tx and a little around his property. It definitely FEELS nice. Maple center w walnut outers. Made the brass muzzle device as well. 

Bob

 

[MBG]

Custom Semi Bullpup Grey Laminate

 

[Vana2]

Custom Semi Bullpup Grey Laminate

Nice, VERY nice!

 

[Greenarrow]

Super work guys! I love seeing what others are doing.

 

[Doug-T]

Here's mine. I picked up a Walther LGR bare action from Pilkguns. I has some scrap plywood laying around so I built the stock. Function over form. I made the trigger blade, trigger guard and buttpad. It works great and didn't cost anything.

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