by admin | May 27, 2016 | F Class, Rifle, Tech
Always great to get another of Robert (Bob) Fortier builds. Bob is a member of the PQRA and Team Mystic Precision. He does some very nice stock work and his current build is his new FTR rifle. Using a Fierce Action, Krieger barrel, and one of his homemade customs stock. This will be a photo journal of the build so you can see some of the many steps involved. I encourage anyone with the desire to build their own stock to just grab some lumber and have at it. I hope that the pics will give you lots of ideas and inspirations. A 2 part article so enjoy and let me know what you think – [email protected] or find me on facebook. Enjoy Jerry The new Fierce Single Shot action – 1.112 kg Bolt is DLC treated Jard Trigger at 12 ounces Machining of the receiver threads and receiver face. Good view of the recoil lug and front action bolt pillar Three lug with Sako type extractor The stock blank being glued up Ready to cut out the raw blank Side Layout Bob making his own pillars… nice Inletting Begins Some very nice wood work – this is the hardest part of a stock build. It is intimidating but if things aren’t as well done as Bob’s work, bedding compound will resolve alot of oops Action fitted to stock Smart “weigh” to get the bedding mixture correct Action is prepped for bedding. Voids are filled and release agent added. Note the pillars are held loosely in place so they will be glued into the stock but the action...
