Has anyone tried making there own stock for their rifle? Not really a long range gun, but I have an old lever action Marlin 444 that I hunt with and want to change the stock to something a little more agressive. I've looked everywhere for a replacement stock like this, but no luck. I'm doing research on using carbon fiber and/or a company that deals with synthetic plastics to make one. I would like to do it myself because of cost and I enjoy doing things myself. Anyway, if anybody has any experience in this or knows where to point me to, I would appreciate it. Thanks on advance.
Gunsmithing Making a Stock?
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ive made 2 and they are a pita. i have a background in wood carving so i carved the stocks for ny 22's and it nearly drove me mad lol.
ive made 2 and they are a pita. i have a background in wood carving so i carved the stocks for ny 22's and it nearly drove me mad lol.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TLong</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've ran across this problem myself, and I am in the process of trying to make a synthetic or fiberglass stock now. </div></div>
What gun are you making it for? Any pics? How did you start with your base?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TLong</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've ran across this problem myself, and I am in the process of trying to make a synthetic or fiberglass stock now. </div></div>
What gun are you making it for? Any pics? How did you start with your base?
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I have carved many stocks over the years and find it most rewarding.I still carve my own stocks as I have a true love of making wood join with metal like they have grown together.I do know that synthetic stocks have been made for that rifle. Wish you the best on your project.
I have carved many stocks over the years and find it most rewarding.I still carve my own stocks as I have a true love of making wood join with metal like they have grown together.I do know that synthetic stocks have been made for that rifle. Wish you the best on your project.
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If you haven't laid up carbon fiber before it's a much bigger pita than std fiberglass and polyester resin or epoxy. You could make a mold and use wax paper or a wax release agent but that'd be pita, or you could make a huge lay-up of a ton of sheets of fiberglass and then sand down what you want with a grinder/polisher. But that'd probably take in the ballpark of 300 sheets and you can only laminate a few layers at a time otherwise you introduce air bubbles and generate too much heat and start to decompose the resin.
If you haven't laid up carbon fiber before it's a much bigger pita than std fiberglass and polyester resin or epoxy. You could make a mold and use wax paper or a wax release agent but that'd be pita, or you could make a huge lay-up of a ton of sheets of fiberglass and then sand down what you want with a grinder/polisher. But that'd probably take in the ballpark of 300 sheets and you can only laminate a few layers at a time otherwise you introduce air bubbles and generate too much heat and start to decompose the resin.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: P.A.R.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have carved many stocks over the years and find it most rewarding.I still carve my own stocks as I have a true love of making wood join with metal like they have grown together.I do know that synthetic stocks have been made for that rifle. Wish you the best on your project. </div></div>
I have made three rifle stocks, two from semi-inlets and one from a blank.
When I first started I really <span style="font-weight: bold">wanted to like stock making</span> as I thought tat would be very cool to be able to do.
The school stock making process pretty well took care of that problem.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: P.A.R.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have carved many stocks over the years and find it most rewarding.I still carve my own stocks as I have a true love of making wood join with metal like they have grown together.I do know that synthetic stocks have been made for that rifle. Wish you the best on your project. </div></div>
I have made three rifle stocks, two from semi-inlets and one from a blank.
When I first started I really <span style="font-weight: bold">wanted to like stock making</span> as I thought tat would be very cool to be able to do.
The school stock making process pretty well took care of that problem.
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I just started on a semi inlet and it's keeping me up at night. This thing is a nightmare and I will be sending it out for action and bottom metal inletting. Outside shaping and finishing seems to be fairly easy but it's hard to get anywhere without the barreled action installed. This is a walnut stock.
I just started on a semi inlet and it's keeping me up at night. This thing is a nightmare and I will be sending it out for action and bottom metal inletting. Outside shaping and finishing seems to be fairly easy but it's hard to get anywhere without the barreled action installed. This is a walnut stock.
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Yeah inletting can be a PITA, but I ended up with a nice job on mine. What sort of action?
I'd be glad to give you some suggestions if you continue on your own, or depending on your time frame I'd finish it up it for you.
Yeah inletting can be a PITA, but I ended up with a nice job on mine. What sort of action?
I'd be glad to give you some suggestions if you continue on your own, or depending on your time frame I'd finish it up it for you.
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It's a Marlin 444 lever action. That's where a lot of the engineering problem will need to be decided on. If I were using a bolt gun, no problem, but a lever is a little bit of an added challege. This has been my deer gun forever, passed down from my dad who passed away who got it from his dad after he passed away. So, it's got a lot of deer killing history. It's a recoil monster, thus the reason for trying to build a new stock.
I know a lot of people look at me funny when I tell them I hunt with a 444. "That's a lot of gun for such a short range," they will say. Like I said in the previous paragraph, this is a "family" gun and I have very few pieces that remind me of hunting with my dad. It keeps me close to him. Plus, I call it a bush gun, because there's not much going to stop it in the 50-100yd range. I've busted through 2-3" saplings to lead a shot on a deer.
Well, I think that's enough depressing talk for me today. lol
It's a Marlin 444 lever action. That's where a lot of the engineering problem will need to be decided on. If I were using a bolt gun, no problem, but a lever is a little bit of an added challege. This has been my deer gun forever, passed down from my dad who passed away who got it from his dad after he passed away. So, it's got a lot of deer killing history. It's a recoil monster, thus the reason for trying to build a new stock.
I know a lot of people look at me funny when I tell them I hunt with a 444. "That's a lot of gun for such a short range," they will say. Like I said in the previous paragraph, this is a "family" gun and I have very few pieces that remind me of hunting with my dad. It keeps me close to him. Plus, I call it a bush gun, because there's not much going to stop it in the 50-100yd range. I've busted through 2-3" saplings to lead a shot on a deer.
Well, I think that's enough depressing talk for me today. lol
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I made two of these, and can agree, HUGE PITA!
But well worth it in the end. you can read about it in the thread below
I made two of these, and can agree, HUGE PITA!
But well worth it in the end. you can read about it in the thread below
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My guess is that, like with any stock, making it a public offering will be the key to getting your money back.
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I'm not really looking to make any money off of it right now. It's a good idea if it worked, but its more about making it more comfortable to shoot. It's kinda an oxymoron though. Like saying making a cannon sound quieter.lol
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My guess is that, like with any stock, making it a public offering will be the key to getting your money back.
I'm not really looking to make any money off of it right now. It's a good idea if it worked, but its more about making it more comfortable to shoot. It's kinda an oxymoron though. Like saying making a cannon sound quieter.lol
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Very nice build coldbore. What was the greyish "paint" on the wood that I saw on some of the pics before you started painting it?
Very nice build coldbore. What was the greyish "paint" on the wood that I saw on some of the pics before you started painting it?
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I shoot a Marlin 45-70 with hot loads. Bench testing is no fun, but I never remember any recoil on any of the deer I shot......You might try putting on a softer recoil pad. I use a slip-on gel type for bench testing, but no pad when hunting. It still knocks my hat down over my eyes every shot on the bench.
I shoot a Marlin 45-70 with hot loads. Bench testing is no fun, but I never remember any recoil on any of the deer I shot......You might try putting on a softer recoil pad. I use a slip-on gel type for bench testing, but no pad when hunting. It still knocks my hat down over my eyes every shot on the bench.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I made two of these, and can agree, HUGE PITA!
But well worth it in the end. you can read about it in the thread below </div></div>
I am a smith and that's a fine looking build my hat is off to you and Jason.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I made two of these, and can agree, HUGE PITA!
But well worth it in the end. you can read about it in the thread below </div></div>
I am a smith and that's a fine looking build my hat is off to you and Jason.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Legion Research</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice build coldbore. What was the greyish "paint" on the wood that I saw on some of the pics before you started painting it? </div></div>
That would be "primer", hahahahaha, JK, I'm not sure what your reffering to, maybe the aluminum bedding channel?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: P.A.R.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I am a smith and that's a fine looking build my hat is off to you and Jason. </div></div>
Thankyou, Jason did a fine job on the steel, I wanted to make my half of it just as good.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Legion Research</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice build coldbore. What was the greyish "paint" on the wood that I saw on some of the pics before you started painting it? </div></div>
That would be "primer", hahahahaha, JK, I'm not sure what your reffering to, maybe the aluminum bedding channel?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: P.A.R.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I am a smith and that's a fine looking build my hat is off to you and Jason. </div></div>
Thankyou, Jason did a fine job on the steel, I wanted to make my half of it just as good.
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If you have the tools, equipment its probably worth your time and money.
If your dont its probably better to have a smith tear into it
If you have the tools, equipment its probably worth your time and money.
If your dont its probably better to have a smith tear into it
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Well.... you can plunk down lotsa $$$$$$$... if you want.... but everyone should expierience the task of making a stock... then you`ll know what you`re paying for and what you want. Richards Micro-Fit stocks are a good place to start....
they get easier and faster as you do`m....
bill larson
Well.... you can plunk down lotsa $$$$$$$... if you want.... but everyone should expierience the task of making a stock... then you`ll know what you`re paying for and what you want. Richards Micro-Fit stocks are a good place to start....
they get easier and faster as you do`m....
bill larson
