Thread: Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

I decided with this one to try a bit of cast and cant. All my previous stocks have been straight, so this is something new.



I gave it 3/16 cast-off, and 1/8” cant or toe out. Works well for my frame, and comes nicely to the shoulder with the scope and eye aligned.

For those interested, the major dimensions are:
L.O.P 14 1/4”
Drop at comb 5/8”
Drop at heel 3/4”
Forend length 7 1/2”
Grip circumference 4 3/4”
Grip leading edge to trigger centre 3 7/8”
Pitch zero. (Should have made it minus 2 deg for me, lesson learned)

The LOP might seem long, especially for someone that is an average 5,10” but with a nicely swept grip the hand ends up a bit further back making the 14 1/4 feel just like a 13 1/2 LOP with a more vertical pistol grip.