Forums.NitroExpress.com

Interesting numbers you have Der Jaeger. But, as you are of large athletic build, I can visualise. My pull runs around 14 inches. I have "tried" a number of rifles over the years for fit, the best was a 375 with numbers similar to figures in my first post. However, I will spend a good bit of time working on a pattern stock, going the cut and try (meaning smearing Bondo) method until things are correct in both fast mounting and pointing. After a few hundred rounds down the barrel I should have things "sorted out". I have a stock duplicating machine, so once I have a suitable pattern, making the final stocks will be easy. I have been toying with the idea of building a "try stock" with adjustable comb, pitch, drop and cast off.

Americans are stock crawlers as most only shoot scoped rifles with poorly fitting straight stocks. My first 338 had a stock so horrible that after three shots my cheek was bleeding!!! And a 338 is not a heavy kicker.

I have been collecting actions, barrels and wood since 1962, some parts went into routine small and mid bore rifles throughout the years, with the best actions reserved for now. I have most of the metal work complete on the 450 Rigby and the 458 Win, so I will post a photo in a few days.

I have two British style take off stocks from before WWII, the rifles were Mausers with open sights. One is close to what I desire, but it is built a bit light in section. I will use it as a pattern on the duplicator and make another pattern stock with about 1/4" to 1/2" more thickness in cross section, then start "cutting and fitting".

Of course, all this will not happen quickly, as other things are on the agenda and interfere with gun work!

Post Extras