Custom Gunstock (Continued)

I got this stock from the right place, but I made some mistakes when I ordered this stock. I ordered it with the sling swivels installed and NO white spacers anywhere. As you can see - the recoil pad has a white line spacer. I didn't specify the "length of pull" on this stock, and I was surprised to see the length of pull was over 14" and that's way too long for most shooters.

THE STOCK LOOKED LIKE THIS (when I received it.) Custom Gunstock - BEFORE -

IT NOW LOOKS LIKE THIS (all ready for glass bedding.) Custom Gunstock - AFTER -

After coarse sanding this stock, it's starting to take shape. I replaced the original recoil pad with a 1/2" Pachmayr pad, because I'm no fan of white spacers. I also had to shorten the stock just a bit, to make the length of pull a more reasonable 13 1/2" long. Both of the sling swivels are installed a little too far to the rear (but not too bad), and I decided not to relocate them.

THE STOCK LOOKED LIKE THIS (when I received it.) Custom Gunstock - BEFORE -

IT NOW LOOKS LIKE THIS (This wood will look great after refinishing.) Custom Gunstock - AFTER -

The stock was quite rough, and it was time consuming to cut the barrel channel and reshape the forearm. This project took 18 hours to get this far. The next step is glass bedding, then I'll fine sand the stock and add a smooth finish.

If you would like to see "more" information about this project . . . .