What is a rifle stock and should it be?
It might be a prudent exercise to examine exactly what a rifle stock is and should be. Perhaps the first order of business is to define what a rifle stock is as well as its purpose. A rifle stock is a device that provides an interface between the shooter and the rifle.
What kind of stock is on a bolt action rifle?
Eventually the idea of padding the buttplate with rubber—occasionally covered with leather—came about, and today it is almost standard on bolt-action rifles, as well as shotguns. (shown: Ruger Guide Gun) Some of today’s adjustable stocks have a smaller, convex profile.
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What is a rifle stock?
A one-piece stock is a continuous unit from forearm to butt plate, and is usually found on bolt-action rifles. Two-piece stocks have a separate shoulder stock and forearm, separated by the receiver.
Why do rifles need action inlet?
Action inletting is necessary for some rifle stocks that are produced with action and barrel inlets that are not fully cut, meaning that stock material must be removed around the action and barrel channel to allow the rifle to be bolted together.
Why is stock hardness important?
Stock hardness is important as recoil will cause contact points between the action and the stock to be compressed or worn down, eroding accuracy as the action slowly shifts position between shots.
Do barrel action stocks need bedding?
They usually have full action inlets, allowing your barreled action to snap right into the stock without any fitting required. However, the action inlet is typically slightly oversized to accommodate variations in action dimensions, so these stocks may require bedding to achieve a precise fit.
Does hardwood stock absorb moisture?
Hardwood stocks will also absorb moisture in the air, causing the wood to swell and soften.
Can synthetic stocks be used in humid conditions?
Even a cheap synthetic stock can be a tremendous investment in humid or rainy environments, as synthetic stocks of any price range are unaffected by moisture, while most hardwood stocks will swell and deform under the same circumstances.
Do you need hardwood stock for rimfire?
2. You need an inexpensive replacement stock and do not want to buy an injection-molded synthetic. Outside of light-recoiling rimfire ca libers, hardwood stocks should not be purchased when absolute maximum accuracy is the goal, as they will never be as hard or rigid as stocks made with modern materials.
