I was interested in making a stock for my 670A Winchester "economy grade version of a model 70" using a slightly heavier wood, is there any that would be good enough to take the punishment of brush and woodland or with the OEM stock is there a way to make it more durable?
Krags are certainly a unique niche in firearms. Really interesting crossover that shows some of the changes from muzzle stuffers to breech loaders. Cracks happen way to often in stocks. Often enough that there are many people who can fix them. Have you looked into that possiblility? Maybe you can help Dad shoot it one day when he has the stock done. If you keep the barrel clean, the recoil is not bad.
@drewnickel - Walnut will work fine. The finest of the big African guns are walnut. Google images and you will see. Just be really critical in your selection of grain pattern. I have made several large calibers - .416 Rigby (of course), 357 H&H, 308 Norma magnum -all in walnut. Haven't heard anything bad (yet). Maybe a few sore shoulders, tell myself to remeber they are the ones voluntarily pulling that trigger.
This was a ton of information....i will have to think on it and watch it a few more times:) This is more my dad's realm but we have a 3040 Krag from my great grandfather that has a cracked stock...I think my dad will greatly enjoy and probably understand a bit more from your video than I do:) My job was finding it:) Thanks
I'm working on several gun projects, but one that's been messing with me the most is a safari rifle build I'm working on, the thing that bugs me about it is the stock. Walnut just isn't strong enough to handle the massive recoil produced by the caliber I'm planning on using, but I hear ironwood is a very strong wood, and is also very dense. The only problem I have is that, ironwood is extremely hard to work with and is also very rare/expensive. Any ideas on how to solve this dilema?
i am dislaxic and a.d.h.d... so i under stand how you feel on time.. but i agree with a few in hear about time stopping when doing somthing the long way around like this instead of buying one form some one.
lol, I have no patiance! For some strange reason, time stops when I am carving a stock. For anything else, just can't seem to sit still. Wifey is always grumbling about me fidgetting.
@1873 - you can, if you want to pay a premium for it. There are reputable dealers that have them 10+ years. Just have to find them.
@Tyra 0 you could, by why? Neighter one is what you would expect to see on a shotgun - especially that old. Now to learn how to carve one...not a bad idea
I am making a new stock for my 100 yr.old Double barrel 12 gag. shotgun. It will probably never be fired again. Mainly just hang on my wall. Was wondering if pine or cedar would work? I also wanted to let you know your videos are very useful and i appreciate your time. Thank you!!!
I was interested in making a stock for my 670A Winchester "economy grade version of a model 70" using a slightly heavier wood, is there any that would be good enough to take the punishment of brush and woodland or with the OEM stock is there a way to make it more durable?
Jaket2000 11 hours ago
Krags are certainly a unique niche in firearms. Really interesting crossover that shows some of the changes from muzzle stuffers to breech loaders. Cracks happen way to often in stocks. Often enough that there are many people who can fix them. Have you looked into that possiblility? Maybe you can help Dad shoot it one day when he has the stock done. If you keep the barrel clean, the recoil is not bad.
cknerr 1 month ago
@drewnickel - Walnut will work fine. The finest of the big African guns are walnut. Google images and you will see. Just be really critical in your selection of grain pattern. I have made several large calibers - .416 Rigby (of course), 357 H&H, 308 Norma magnum -all in walnut. Haven't heard anything bad (yet). Maybe a few sore shoulders, tell myself to remeber they are the ones voluntarily pulling that trigger.
Best of luck,
Chris
cknerr 1 month ago
This was a ton of information....i will have to think on it and watch it a few more times:) This is more my dad's realm but we have a 3040 Krag from my great grandfather that has a cracked stock...I think my dad will greatly enjoy and probably understand a bit more from your video than I do:) My job was finding it:) Thanks
Bkloes 2 months ago
I'm working on several gun projects, but one that's been messing with me the most is a safari rifle build I'm working on, the thing that bugs me about it is the stock. Walnut just isn't strong enough to handle the massive recoil produced by the caliber I'm planning on using, but I hear ironwood is a very strong wood, and is also very dense. The only problem I have is that, ironwood is extremely hard to work with and is also very rare/expensive. Any ideas on how to solve this dilema?
drewnickel 2 months ago
i am dislaxic and a.d.h.d... so i under stand how you feel on time.. but i agree with a few in hear about time stopping when doing somthing the long way around like this instead of buying one form some one.
sidera208 3 months ago
lol, I have no patiance! For some strange reason, time stops when I am carving a stock. For anything else, just can't seem to sit still. Wifey is always grumbling about me fidgetting.
@1873 - you can, if you want to pay a premium for it. There are reputable dealers that have them 10+ years. Just have to find them.
@Tyra 0 you could, by why? Neighter one is what you would expect to see on a shotgun - especially that old. Now to learn how to carve one...not a bad idea
cknerr 9 months ago
i love your work, i have to say though, you definatly have more pacience than i do.
ThePhan7em 9 months ago
I would have thought you can buy stock blanks from dealers that would be "rested" and ready to go.
1873Winchester 11 months ago
waite so if i was to make a stock i would have to let it set for 5 years?
SilntGrdian 1 year ago
I am making a new stock for my 100 yr.old Double barrel 12 gag. shotgun. It will probably never be fired again. Mainly just hang on my wall. Was wondering if pine or cedar would work? I also wanted to let you know your videos are very useful and i appreciate your time. Thank you!!!
tyra078 1 year ago
@tyra078 no its to soft and it would scratch to easy
bobcrawman34 10 months ago
Excellent series so far. Looking forward to seeing the rest of them. Thanks for your effort!
panodanno 1 year ago
always! Never enough of course, and never enough time to carve it all.
cknerr 1 year ago
Got wood?
PinkyPurply 1 year ago
Thanks That gave me some of the answers I was looking for when I make my own stock.
vince38curious2 1 year ago