Inletting has to do with the milled out portions of the stock where the receiver / action drops in, as well as the barrel channel. You are letting the barreled action to be placed into the stock body.....hence the term inletting.
How important is the inletting of a stock?
The inletting of a stock is one of its most important features. A good inletting job will set the stock apart from the rest of them, a seamless fit with no gaps is the ultimate goal.
Should the barrel drop into the stock when finished inletting?
When finished inletting, the barreled action should drop into the stock with no wood causing it stress and no high spots in barrel channel, recoil lug recess, or action area. Trigger guard inletting will most likely also be undersized.
How do you Inlet a black stocks?
Applying your inletting black is the first step when inletting a stock. The amount you apply to the metal is extremely important and can dictate your end result. If you apply too much you will get false readings and inevitably have gaps. Apply too little and you won’t get an accurate reading of the spots you need to scrape away.
How do I remove the wood from the stock inletting?
The original inletting will be centered with stock bottom and action inletting so take care to remove equal amounts of wood from opposite sides. Wood can be removed at front of receiver bolt hole and at rear of tang bolt hole with a slow speed dremel and sanding wheel.
What is Inletting?
Noun. inletting (plural inlettings) A letting in; admittance.
What is the purpose of the firearm's stock?
A gunstock or often simply stock, the back portion of which is also known as a shoulder stock, a buttstock or simply a butt, is a part of a long gun that provides structural support, to which the barrel, action, and firing mechanism are attached.
What is the best finish for a rifle stock?
The best finish to put on a gun stock is an oil finish. It is easy to apply, durable and can be used on finished and unfinished wood. Oil finish is also water-proof, prevents UV light from damaging the wood, and can last for several years.
What does it mean to bed a gun stock?
Bedding involves molding an epoxy-based material onto the stock recess to fill away the gaps within its contact surface with the receiver (known as glass bedding), and/or inserting a metal cylinders (which act as compression members) around the action screws to reduce compressive shifting (known as pillar bedding).
What is the best wood to make a rifle stock?
The Ruling Juglans Regia a.k.a. English/Turkish/French Walnut, is the king of woods when it comes to building a rifle stock.
What is a laminate rifle stock?
A: There are many benefits of a laminate gun stock, which comprises many layers of hardwood pressed together using heat, pressure and. resin to form a uniform material. It allows for an internal and external stock design that is far stronger than any standard factory wood or plastic stock on offer.
Should I oil my gun stock?
It is important to clean your shotgun after each use to remove any moisture, unburnt powder or dirt. Gun oil should be used sparingly as excess oil or cleaner can damage the stock.
What oil should I use on my gun stock?
linseedTru-Oil® Gun Stock Finish has been the professional's choice for gun stock finishing for more than 30 years. Its unique blend of linseed and other natural oils dries fast, resists water damage and will not cloud, yellow or crack with age.
What do you seal gun stock with?
0:051:03How to Seal the Wood When Finishing a Gun Stock - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis is wood sealer. Apply it liberally and it will penetrate deeply into the wood. This is myMoreThis is wood sealer. Apply it liberally and it will penetrate deeply into the wood. This is my absolute. Favorite part of finishing because you can begin to see the real beauty in the wood.
Does bedding a stock improve accuracy?
Glass bedding means molding an epoxy-based material onto the rifle stock to fill in any possible gaps between the stock and the action, providing a more stable foundation for the functional parts of the rifle. If done properly, glass bedding allows the fit to be as perfect as possible, improving accuracy.
Why do you glass bed a rifle?
Why does glass bedding work so well to improve accuracy? Well, it creates a more rigid and stable foundation. It creates a stiffer action for your rifle and prevents it from reforming under the pressure of use. The harmonics of your weapon are improved, and a repeatable, neutral stress is more likely.
What does free floating a rifle barrel mean?
A free-floating barrel is one where the barrel and stock are designed to not touch at any point along the barrel's length.
What is Inletting Black?
Inletting black is something you apply to the metal parts that you are inletting to show the high spots that need to be removed. There are recipes out there to make your own inletting black, but for the cost of a new jar, it seems unnecessary. I use Jerrow’s Inletting Black and have found no reason to switch away from it.
Inletting Black Application
Applying your inletting black is the first step when inletting a stock. The amount you apply to the metal is extremely important and can dictate your end result. If you apply too much you will get false readings and inevitably have gaps. Apply too little and you won’t get an accurate reading of the spots you need to scrape away.
Hammer Time
The hammer you use for inletting will affect your end result. Plain and simple. I use a combination of a dead blow rubber-faced hammer and a lightweight plastic hammer. I start with the rubber-faced dead blow and use it until I have near full contact. If using a dead blow like this, you need to be sure to hit it very very lightly.
Reciever Tangs
When inletting a two-piece stock with receiver tangs, start by taking some measurements with a set of calipers. One where the tang meets the receiver and one towards the tail end. These measurements will tell you if the tangs are parallel or tapered. The image above is a good example, knowing this will tell you how to read your inletting black.
