Laminated stock strength

[Robinhood493]

Guys is a laminated stock such as Boyds or Stockys as good as a B&C or McMillan? The plastic tupperware Remington stocks are junk and would not hold up to bedding. Would the laminated be able to hold the same groups and consistancy as a good B&C or McMillan?

 

[Joe King]

yes, if you do some checking you can find laminated manufactured that offer adjustable cheek pieces, and but plates also. Richards Microfit makes them in a surprising variety of styles and colors

 

[mrbigtexan]

yes, if you do some checking you can find laminated manufactured that offer adjustable cheek pieces, and but plates also. Richards Microfit makes them in a surprising variety of styles and colors

yes, it will make a great stock, richards makes great stocks but will involve tons more work than a boyds or stockys.

 

[Ridgerunner665]

I know a guy that makes custom stocks (Brush Creek Rifles)...he is pretty darn good at it.

http://www.first285.com/gunstock/ ...he has another page somewhere, but I can't seem to remember how to get there.

This is what he says about it...

Laminate stocks are as stable as fiberglass...IF...it has no more than 3-5 layers of wood. Stocks such as most of Boyds with 13 (?) layers...those are OK, and look nice...but are not as strong as a 3 layer stock.

What he says makes sense when you look at how the action is secured to the stock...2-3 holes right down the middle.

EDIT: In case any of you decide to call him...I don't think the phone number on that webpage is any good now...I have his cell # but I'm not gonna put it here without his permission.

 

[Mike 338]

I know a guy that makes custom stocks (Brush Creek Rifles)...he is pretty darn good at it.

Brush Creek Rifles - High Quality Walnut, Cherry and Maple stocks. ...he has another page somewhere, but I can't seem to remember how to get there.

This is what he says about it...

Laminate stocks are as stable as fiberglass...IF...it has no more than 3-5 layers of wood. Stocks such as most of Boyds with 13 (?) layers...those are OK, and look nice...but are not as strong as a 3 layer stock.

What he says makes sense when you look at how the action is secured to the stock...2-3 holes right down the middle.

EDIT: In case any of you decide to call him...I don't think the phone number on that webpage is any good now...I have his cell # but I'm not gonna put it here without his permission.

Just curious... why is 5 layers better than 13? Also seems a little odd his contact info isn't published.

 

[Zep]

Just remember a good laminated stock can get a bit heavy. Make sure you are getting what you need and want. My next rifle might very well have a laminated stock.

 

[Joe King]

Just curious... why is 5 layers better than 13? Also seems a little odd his contact info isn't published.

it's not, what makes one Laminate better than another is 100% in the manufacturing process, glues, pressure curing times ect. Same reason you can go to a lumber yard and pay$10 for one sheet of plywood and $50 for another, better quality components and better quality control, just like anything else.