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Custom Texan Stock Build – My Latest Project
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LorenParticipant
Member
United States
I started some new furniture for the Texan .257










I started some new furniture for the Texan .257










mercadoParticipant
Member
United States
Both stocks look awesome..great wood work 👊
Both stocks look awesome..great wood work 👊
Nice pile of chips Loren. That's going to be a nice looking piece!
Nice pile of chips Loren. That's going to be a nice looking piece!
LorenParticipant
Member
United States
Thanks guys!
I thought the chips looked pretty cool so snapped a photo.
Thanks guys!
I thought the chips looked pretty cool so snapped a photo.
LorenParticipant
Member
United States
I got a few more of the details done today with fitting the bottle bracket, butt pad, and some relieve cuts for the bolt knob, and the power wheel. Getting closer!!






I got a few more of the details done today with fitting the bottle bracket, butt pad, and some relieve cuts for the bolt knob, and the power wheel. Getting closer!!






mercadoParticipant
Member
United States
Loren where could I find more topics related to casting for airguns.. n custom builds like my .223 .. 1-12 condor .. .257 n 308 etc buids ..? Thanks
Loren where could I find more topics related to casting for airguns.. n custom builds like my .223 .. 1-12 condor .. .257 n 308 etc buids ..? Thanks
LorenParticipant
Member
United States
For casting take a look at www.artfulbullet.com . Seems to be 99% powder burning shooters, but casting is casting. Big difference for AG is using soft alloy.
For custom build rifles I don't see much of that. Seems http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org would be my first place to search. I don't post much there anymore. There are just a couple very NEGATIVE personalities there that I choose not to be around.
I was thinking a .172 barrels Condor would be kind of cool. I reload for .17 Hornet and have a cast bullet mold that I would like see what it would do in an AG.
For casting take a look at www.artfulbullet.com . Seems to be 99% powder burning shooters, but casting is casting. Big difference for AG is using soft alloy.
For custom build rifles I don't see much of that. Seems www.gatewaytoairguns.org would be my first place to search. I don't post much there anymore. There are just a couple very NEGATIVE personalities there that I choose not to be around.
I was thinking a .172 barrels Condor would be kind of cool. I reload for .17 Hornet and have a cast bullet mold that I would like see what it would do in an AG.
LorenParticipant
Member
United States
Sanded to 400 grit and first coat of oil applied. The oil shows a few places that need a little more sanding, which is will get the needed attention. It sure soaked up the oil on this first coat.








Sanded to 400 grit and first coat of oil applied. The oil shows a few places that need a little more sanding, which is will get the needed attention. It sure soaked up the oil on this first coat.








PicardParticipant
Member
Netherlands
Beautiful how those colors flow all over the stock
Beautiful how those colors flow all over the stock
LorenParticipant
Member
United States
Thanks Picard!
Starting to get a little satin sheen to the finish and a real smokey look to the colors and wood grain. Still a long way to go on the finish.





Thanks Picard!
Starting to get a little satin sheen to the finish and a real smokey look to the colors and wood grain. Still a long way to go on the finish.





Beautiful, what's it weigh?
I wish I could work wood like that. Oh, well that is one beautiful rifle WELL DONE.
Beautiful, what's it weigh?
I wish I could work wood like that. Oh, well that is one beautiful rifle WELL DONE.
LorenParticipant
Member
United States
Thanks! It weights 3.5 lbs. It is LONG to fit the length of the Texan so that adds a bit of weight. It will also be a benchrest gun for me. If I was making one for carry, I would shorten the forearm, and slim it down. May take some out of the butt, but would have to see how it balanced first.
Thanks! It weights 3.5 lbs. It is LONG to fit the length of the Texan so that adds a bit of weight. It will also be a benchrest gun for me. If I was making one for carry, I would shorten the forearm, and slim it down. May take some out of the butt, but would have to see how it balanced first.
Absolutely outstanding!
I wish I had the skills and equipment to do this, but I am afraid it will have to be an after-market stock for my Texan Carbine. I wish Air Force would realize that while the mechanics of their gun is top notch, the ergonomics are horrible. Possibly the most uncomfortable thing I have ever shot in my life.
Absolutely outstanding!
I wish I had the skills and equipment to do this, but I am afraid it will have to be an after-market stock for my Texan Carbine. I wish Air Force would realize that while the mechanics of their gun is top notch, the ergonomics are horrible. Possibly the most uncomfortable thing I have ever shot in my life.
LorenParticipant
Member
United States
Thanks!
I'm almost finished

Thanks!
I'm almost finished

LorenParticipant
Member
United States
It's all done…Had some final cleanup in the inletting for the tank. The leather added just enough thickness to keep it from sitting all the way down in the stock. I even checked this when inletting. Plans of mice and men…right? I kept track of my time on this build and materials cost. In materials I have $193 and then about 53 hours in fab and finish time.
Wish I had a better location for getting some good photo composition. I may have to take it woods walking and find the perfect tree stump it the perfect lighting…lol

















See some more of my stock builds at http://www.DiamondGunStocks.com
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This reply was modified 8 months ago by
Loren.
It's all done...Had some final cleanup in the inletting for the tank. The leather added just enough thickness to keep it from sitting all the way down in the stock. I even checked this when inletting. Plans of mice and men...right? I kept track of my time on this build and materials cost. In materials I have $193 and then about 53 hours in fab and finish time.
Wish I had a better location for getting some good photo composition. I may have to take it woods walking and find the perfect tree stump it the perfect lighting...lol

















See some more of my stock builds at www.DiamondGunStocks.com
PicardParticipant
Member
Netherlands
Looks great well done! Do you have a picatinny mounted or are you not using a bipod?
Looks great well done! Do you have a picatinny mounted or are you not using a bipod?
LorenParticipant
Member
United States
Thanks! I am shooting off of a benchrest stand, so no picatinny rail on the stock.
Thanks! I am shooting off of a benchrest stand, so no picatinny rail on the stock.
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