Taking inspiration from @Kenny Hart and @ResearchinStuff I decided to modify a Spare Tikka stock I have on hand to make a youth stock for my daughter.
My plan is to use syntactic foam (micro-balloons and epoxy) to build up structure that I can shape and then overlay with carbon fiber. I started by cutting the but to size, trimming the toe, and trying to minimize weight as the factory stock material is heavy compared to synthetic foam.
I used a peice of arrow shaft to set what will be the flat bottom.
I removed a significant amount from the neck of the right side as this will be w right handed only stock.
The back of the bottom metal inlet was going to be an issue as it is formed by the grip.
So I decided to cut the end off the removable grip and glue it in.
I also removed material from the forend as it will all need to be built up anyway.
I will be using West System epoxy, I have the resin, but need some 206 hardener. So, until that arrives I am stuck.
The two threads that inspired me.
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My plan is to use syntactic foam (micro-balloons and epoxy) to build up structure that I can shape and then overlay with carbon fiber. I started by cutting the but to size, trimming the toe, and trying to minimize weight as the factory stock material is heavy compared to synthetic foam.
I used a peice of arrow shaft to set what will be the flat bottom.
I removed a significant amount from the neck of the right side as this will be w right handed only stock.
The back of the bottom metal inlet was going to be an issue as it is formed by the grip.
So I decided to cut the end off the removable grip and glue it in.
I also removed material from the forend as it will all need to be built up anyway.
I will be using West System epoxy, I have the resin, but need some 206 hardener. So, until that arrives I am stuck.
The two threads that inspired me.
$100k to Convert Tikka Stock to Rokstok While I (Im)patiently Wait
Lucky enough to have both access to expensive equipment AND my boss lets me use it for personal projects. End result is looking pretty good: Modeled up the original Rokstock design for reference and grip angle (though I obviously don't have the real contour/palm swell: 3D Scanned the...
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How I Modify My Tikka Factory Stocks
This is the start to finish process I use on my tikka factory stocks to help them have a consistent POI and improve shootability. None of this is completely new information, but there are a few unique things I do, and this is a consolidation post. This is stuff that I'm capable of doing to my...
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