Help LS Wild design the new stock!

[Foster_65]

I was gonna guess closer to 40ish ounces. Time will tell. Always good to see innovation tho.

I think you’re right. I assume you would have to hog alot of wood off it and it would likely compromise the attributes. One can hope though

 

[Schmo]

And available to Canadians?

Not sure on that yet, and can’t commit to anything. I’d love to be able to do that tho

 

[Schmo]

I wonder if a buttressed cutout in the rear (multiple smaller holes)would address your issues with strength near the wrist area?

A buttressed cutout still would not negate the required structure in the wrist.

 

[Schmo]

FWIW it’s not impossible to make a comfortable VFG laminate with a decently strong wrist. But a bridge across the top would be stronger.

Everything is always a compromise.

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This is a perfect example of material above the datum line, that still allows for a vertical grip and laying the thumb the spine of the grip in line with the action. Even the RS Lite has a wrist that’s almost that high.

 

[Schmo]

I like the idea of a good wooden stock that doesn’t cost $2500, but I think a lot of the suggestions in this thread come from the realm of the good idea fairy. Keep it simple if you want to stay on track with your price point, functionality, and weight goals.

That’s the plan

 

[Schmo]

i would vote to do a proper sandwich composite stock.

I wish someone could explain to me why the firearm industry refuses to adopt technology that even the absurdly behind the times recreational marine industry has used mainstream since the 1960’s.

I don’t know the answer to this, but we’re limited to manufacturing methods that are currently used.

 

[Schmo]

I don’t think under 30oz is feasible, even 30oz is prob a stretch. They are wanting wood stock w chassis attributes. Wild guess, but I’d bet it lands closer to 36oz at least and that ain’t bad.

Weight is definitely the toughest part of this project, since we’re working with a material that’s heavy by nature.

 

[Schmo]

For those who want Arca rails, pic rails, etc, that will be a pretty easy DIY fix. In order to meet the goals of our mission, we have to keep it simple. The goal of LS Wild is a lean perspective on bringing niche items to the market that have either not been done at all, or not as they should be. That being said, for LS Wild to offer items with a limited amount of labor available, having multiple SKU’s per inlet goes against the model of a lean process.

Something to remember is that a laminate wood product is extremely easy to route, sand, cut, modify, etc. The options for DIY-ers are far more easily accomplished than when working with a carbon fiber product.

 

[wind gypsy]

Thumbs up on the concept. Mid 30s ounce would likely be good IMO.

RE heavier model - I wouldn't want that weight to be in the ass end unless using a long/heavy barrel as it would be too easy to get it ass heavy which is why I think you're on the right track of removing weight from that area for hunting rifles.

 

[Schmo]

We’re planning on a larger cut out in the stock, but AI has its limitations for rendering as such. Once we get enough feedback on this thread and compile final design cues, we’ll be to get a CAD drawing

 

[Bluumoon]

We’re planning on a larger cut out in the stock, but AI has its limitations for rendering as such. Once we get enough feedback on this thread and compile final design cues, we’ll be to get a CAD drawing

I need enough flat surface area on the sides along the toe line, and preferably a triangle where toe meets butt pad to grip w thumb and pointer finger.

 

[Bluumoon]

Master Sporter stock weights 3lbs 10oz

The adjustable butt pad is heavy, lots of extra wood on the fore end

 

[HGL]

As far as weight, this won't be a direct comparison, but I snagged a wood 700 stock from Stocky's years ago that had their aluminum bedding block and pillars installed. It weighs right at 41 oz. (not laminate, but maybe in the same "ballpark"). Not super heavy but definitely not light. Shooting it is great though.