Modified my Tikka stock

[Moose83]

https://www.amazon.com/Krbnk-Carbon-Repair-Hardener-Carbono/dp/B0DPZQ44R6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2QS36AMBUYJWJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._zn6iDmxdHJ-kx8cN67nSUfmRSaVLrp5PUkjw2sR5IbcRRTYqUI7vG5MRQ0cbtZxxx8lNMDEMDrXZEtOKilJeS1Q2ASXJfQR-530LZC0rqiSDHDjGPQyjkJHGUClbMRJnUcExqHFV5X5WAuFoErDJ5_39aXrq_TYIrBAbm8aRrgQOEajyLuRcB1LzxzfI5LXfqq39An8N1JBkhR_YQo_dQ.TqvhsmcOipa8D3R8VdigDoLoR7P4QE2jfuO8ZYYIPhA&dib_tag=se&keywords=carbon+fibre+kit&qid=1754765464&sprefix=carbon+fibre+kit%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-3

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Thanks!

 

[MainEventCory]

Looks great! I could see this snow balling on me if I started.

 

[mddat]

Well I decided to modify another stock, this time I cut the stock apart and just kept the centre for the action vs trying to make my own bedding block



I picked up some foam board and laminated it together, started shaping things roughly how I wanted it and once I was happy I used some epoxy to glue everything together.







I didn’t take enough pics but the front section slotted in towards the recoil lug area and on the rear I hollowed out the foam an inch and slid over the rear section of the old stock.



Next I started putting some carbon fibre in a few areas I wanted some extra layers





Next I used some free form air epoxy to shape around the grip and fill any areas needed





Next I started adding layers of carbon fibre, at first I was using peel ply and electrical tape for compression but eventually switched to vacuum bagging, it worked much better.

 

[mddat]

After all the carbon was laid I put on 3 thin layers of epoxy as a top coat. Gave it a wet sanding then a sponge paint job and added some clear coat. Finally I shaped and glued on a flip flop recoil pad and cut down an old arca rail I had laying around and attached it



I wanted this to be ultra light stock and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, not sure how long it will last but I can always fix or add more layers if need be. This will be going on a .243 I have but I’m waiting on my scope to show up to shoot it, I’ll also be shortening the barrel to 18”. Hopefully I’ll get out in a couple of weeks and see how it does.

 

[Pwb199]

Looks great! Nicely done. I’m curious how strong the foam reinforced with carbon fiber will be

 

[Ibex]

Interested in how this turns out. Especially the strength and durability, I have a pile of factory stocks to play with

 

[RWT]

Very nice

 

[tall]

Very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing your work

 

[mddat]

Looks great! Nicely done. I’m curious how strong the foam reinforced with carbon fiber will be

Interested in how this turns out. Especially the strength and durability, I have a pile of factory stocks to play with

Yeah the durability will be the biggest question mark, I’ll update as I get some rounds down range and again with some field use

 

[hpmr]

Very nice! And impressive progress between build 1 & 2

 

[rharbaugh]

After all the carbon was laid I put on 3 thin layers of epoxy as a top coat. Gave it a wet sanding then a sponge paint job and added some clear coat. Finally I shaped and glued on a flip flop recoil pad and cut down an old arca rail I had laying around and attached it

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I wanted this to be ultra light stock and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, not sure how long it will last but I can always fix or add more layers if need be. This will be going on a .243 I have but I’m waiting on my scope to show up to shoot it, I’ll also be shortening the barrel to 18”. Hopefully I’ll get out in a couple of weeks and see how it does.



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@mddat nice work, jealous of your carbon fiber skills. I’m using a LEM vac sealer and my cloth keeps bunching up when I pull a vacuum. Makes for a lot of sanding and rework.

How did you attach your recoil pad to your stock?