Build along with Badger: Part 2. The STOCK

[meles meles]

Right then, oomans, we're now (with great trepidation) opening up Part 2 of the thread on the subject of STOCKS. Your opinions on the subject of rifle stocks are sought in the context of what would make a good stock for our proposed target rifle and why. If you stray far from the subject we may seek to have you put in another sort of stock (either boiling water or wooden manacles)

The benchmark we are setting is Dolphin's aluminium chassis. It strikes us as being functional and aesthetically pleasing. However, we also like the look of the AICS stocks, both their standard variety and the newer AICS-X version. Comments on these would be appreciated. We also have quite a fondness for traditional wood, hence an adjustable stock from, say, Joe West , is also under consideration. (http://www.joewestriflestocks.co.uk/tactical.aspx - TAC 5)

[John25]

Three points to make Badger:

1. Forget wood, atmpospherics and beavers.

2. You have given yourself two choices, all you have to do is reduce it to one and make it

3. I refuse to be wound up

I suspect that you have already made up your mind anyway and this is a 'reduction of boredom' excerices.

tongueout

[tackb]

Three points to make Badger:

1. Forget wood, atmpospherics and beavers.

2. You have given yourself two choices, all you have to do is reduce it to one and make it

3. I refuse to be wound up

I suspect that you have already made up your mind anyway and this is a 'reduction of boredom' excerices.

tongueout

[meles meles]

Wood.
Yes, you're right, wood can have problems with boring kreechers, atmospherics and beavers. However, for a rifle that will live most of its life in a steel box in a relatively stable climate we don't think it is too much of a problem. What problems may arise can probably be alleviated - if not entirely eliminated - by using a laminated stock. I have a couple of rifles that use laminated wooden stocks and they seem okay. Both the Finns and Russians have used laminated birch stocks on their sniper rifles for many years. The Russians still do. A benefit of wooden stocks - beyond the aesthetic appeal - is that they are warm to the touch in winter and cool in summer. Having used metal stocked rifles in Norwegian winters and Iraqi summers I have an opinion on that sort of thing. However, I plan to use this rifle in the UK, hence it may not be so much of an issue.

No, we haven't made our mind up.

Your torsional state is not of concern to us. :roll:

[John25]

[ovenpaa]

I have a bit of a worry about all aluminium stocks and that is resonance in the chassis, with very little to dampen the material I do wonder if this or harmonics would be a possible issue.

[M99]

A GRS stock would be what you need - none of this plastic or shiney pish

[Mike357]

I'm guessing the whole point of these threads is to come up with something a little different.

The stocks you mention are all excellent, however I find the AICS a little dated looking somehow!

Joe west, makes some great stocks and in lovely colours too (are Badgers colour blind?) One of the best looking laminate stocks I have ever seen is the thumbhole one in this thread and funnily enough it's on an INCH! What about the Eliseo atock also in this thread. http://www.full-bore.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=607

[meles meles]

Excellent link ooman, you've definitely earned your rations today ! INCH actions and suitable stocks in one easy post. :goodjob:

All you Sisyphi out there take note, Mike357 & Christel are setting the standard for contributions.

[ovenpaa]

Maybe the AICS chassis with the Victor Company skins? That launches it into the 21st century.

I do like the idea of the tube guns and have fancied an Eliseo for a while however getting them over is pricey so I am in the process of designing my own. tongueout