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Thread: New stock project

  1. 18-10-2022, 07:08 AM #1
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    New stock project

    Been a bit inspired by MDT's Hnt26 stocks. I can't bring myself to spend $3k on one though so I've embarked on a do it myself project. I will incorporate a folding stock and will make a carbon fibre butt and forend.
    I bought an MDT Oryx for $760 from the guys at Reloaders.
    I'm not a fan of metal mags so I bought a Pmag which has required opening up the maxwell a bit, so that was done with Mitch who shortened the barrel on my Tikka at the same time.
    My intention is to have the forend meet the back the suppressor.
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    I've also got a mate who's very handy with 3D printing and we have some ideas as to how to get a lighter result, so we may make some items to bring down the weight further...
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  3. 22-10-2022, 05:50 PM #2
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    This looks like it will be a great project!
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    Bit of load testing with the 18inch barrel. First handloads looking promising speed wise. Would be nice to tighten the spread a bit.
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    A bit of progress, from foam panels to forms
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    A bit more progress

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    Fair amount of work to go yet
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    thats a slick looking stock, iv always thought a folding stock would be handy aswell. will be watching this closely keep up the good work.
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    A bit more work, using up some carbon scraps etc Always looks pretty bad at this stage! Have started trying to figure what size scope/rings combo to use. Mocked up with this old Swaro and an AR mount. The Hnt26 forends are relieved for larger scope objectives. Still deciding if I follow suit.
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    @FRST how’d you go with this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by camenzie View Post
    @FRST how’d you go with this?
    Work suspended for now. I moved to the Sth Island so the stocks in storage. Happy with the rear, but I'm going to do something different with the forend.
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    What foam do you use? I was trying to find some pvc foam but can't seem to locate anything
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    Pretty sure it's named 'closed cell phenolic foam'

    Bunnings was selling small panels of it for a while. Don't think they still do. If anyone has a known source for it then I'd be keen to hear of it.
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    looks good, just remember to keep it long enough (over 762mm) with stock folded to avoid unnecessary "problems"
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