LRC Text - Stocky`s New Rifle Stocks

Stocky’s Stocks
[email protected]
1110 North G Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 584-8500
www.stockysstocks.com
Long Range Composite Stocks
* Components:
1. Stock
2. (2.2) Narrow Barrel Channel Insert (Sporter to Magnum barrels)
(2.3) Wide Barrel Channel Insert (Magnum to Varmint barrels)
3. 10-32 x 5/8” Insert Screws (3)
4. Grip Cap
5. Grip Cap Screws (2)
6. Stocky’s KickSoft® Recoil Pad
7. Recoil Pad Screws (#10 x 1” Phillips)
8. Swivel Studs
9. Swivel Stud Spacers
10. (10.1) Rear Receiver Screw (10.2) Front Receiver Screws
11. Mil Spec Floorplate Spacers
* Reference only, stocks shipped completely assembled.
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Stocky’s Stocks
[email protected]
1110 North G Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 584-8500
www.stockysstocks.com
Congratulations on your purchase of Stocky’s new Long Range Composite Stock!
The new Long Range Composite Stock is is the result of two years of research and development that
was designed to accomplish several goals. First, we wanted to combine the best modern stock designs in the
world into one “ultimate” model that would not only have the most inherent accuracy available, but also
have the high comb needed to clear big scopes while still able to remove the bolt from the receiver. We also
required the LRC™ to be durable, comfortable to shoot, easy to control and flexible enough to
accommodate a wide range of barrels from hunting-weight sporters through the heaviest varminters. We
accomplish this barrel interchangeability though the use of our patented forend inserts (pictured below # 2.2,
2.3).
The stock may be used with either the narrow or wide insert, or without the insert at all. Although
they do add stiffness to the forend when installed, the forend is plenty stiff without it. Therefore little outside
of cosmetics and some dust proofing is accomplished by their use in this particular model. Your preference
will be the guide here, bear in mind the more free float the faster your barrel will cool.
Please do not confuse new Long Range Composite Stock with the cheap, flimsy polypropylene
stocks on off-the-shelf factory composites like the 700 SPS. These are constructed from the stiffest, most
durable 40% fiberglass filled composite we could find, much like your Glock frame, with our famous
aluminum Accublock® molded right into the stock from the start.
The composite material we use can easily be sanded, machined, modified and finished just like any
composite stock. We will be offering them not only in the base composite material, but also hydro-dipped in
a variety of patterns as well as in a variety of colors with DuraCote™ firearm coatings and painted finishes.
For these stocks we have developed a new KickSoft™ recoil pad. Our new pad is of a medium firmness,
when shooting magnums it won’t collapse or make a firm shoulder hold shaky like a softer pad, nor is it as
hard as some others that do little to absorb recoil. We think you’ll like it a lot, but if you want a different pad
it'll unscrew and your gunsmith can fit the alternate of your choice.
The grip cap is made from the same material as the stock and forend, a special type of 40% glassfilled composite. I can see many of our more custom-minded customers having an identical cap machined
out of a small piece of aluminum stock and engraved to taste.
These stocks don’t require bedding, however those who insist on using an epoxy bedding system in
their rifles should only concern themselves with skim-bedding the aluminum AccuBlock® itself. Do not
remove any of the composite material in the stock itself nor modify the block in any way.
Torque settings on AccuBlock stocks is 65 inch-pounds (NOT foot-pounds) for both
front and read takedown screws. Tighten the front screw last.
PAINTING THIS STOCK IS ABSOLUTELY UNNECESSARY!
INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN STRICTLY FOR COSMETIC PURPOSES.
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Stocky’s Stocks
[email protected]
1110 North G Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 584-8500
www.stockysstocks.com
Preparing Your New Long Range Composite Stock For Painting & Dipping
Before painting, you might wish to consider filling any gaps arising from the installation of the separate
Barrel Channel Insert and / or grip caps. (We found Stocky’s Bedding Epoxy to be good for these purposes.)
Please read these instructions carefully before beginning so you are familiar with the simple
process. Take your time, at room temperature you will have plenty of time to work before the epoxy begins
setting-up.
Step 1. Begin by removing the Barrel Channel Insert
from the main stock. Using a 1/8” hex key, remove the
screws from the bottom of the Barrel Channel Insert
(part #3 in the exploded diagram) and gently removing
the Barrel
Channel Insert
out of the stock.
Using a small piece of 60-grit sandpaper (or the coarse sanding drum
on your Dremel if you promise to be careful), roughen up the
composite material at every location where the two parts will come in
contact with each other, namely the outer perimeter of the Barrel
Channel Insert, under the Barrel Channel Insert at the forend tip as well as the matching interior surfaces of
the interior of the forend on the main stock. (see photos)
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[email protected]
1110 North G Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 584-8500
www.stockysstocks.com
The goal is not to remove the material
changing its dimensions, just elimination of
the shiny surface(s) so the glue in the next
step will stick.
Step 2. Mix up a batch of epoxy roughly equal to about 1/3 of the height of the mixing cup using equal
portions (by volume) of the resin and the harder. You may find it useful to thicken the epoxy somewhat, we
will be happy to send you some silicone thickening agent along with your kit to thicken the epoxy to a light
paste that will stay in place.
One the epoxy is mixed and thickened to the desired level, begin laying it into the roughened areas on both
pieces. By putting it on both the insert and the stock
interior you will be insuring that you didn’t miss a spot and
all roughened surfaces are “wetted out” for best results.
Press the insert carefully into place and screw in the
insert retaining screws (part #3) beginning with the middle
screw. (It’s a good idea to dab some epoxy on the screw
threads as a thread lock.) Tighten the screws until the
pieces make contact being careful not to over tighten. We
find the best tightening pattern is center - front - rear in
that order.
The insertion of the Barrel Channel Insert will squish
some epoxy out of the relatively small gaps between it and
the stock. Wipe off the
wooden stick that came with
the kit and use it as a tool to
remove the excess glue and
spread what remains evenly
into any remaining space
around the perimeter of the
assembly. Wipe off any
undesirable excess that may have inadvertently dripped on the outside of the
stock or in the barrel channel or receiver areas with a clean, dry cloth.
(TIP: White vinegar makes a good solvent for wet epoxy if you need it.)
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Stocky’s Stocks
[email protected]
1110 North G Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 584-8500
www.stockysstocks.com
Step 3. Let the completed stock assembly sit at
room temperature to cure overnight. The warmer the
temperature, the faster the cure. Complete cure is achieved
in about one week at room temperature (something to
think about before firing the rifle), but a day or two is
sufficient for painting and even action mounting purposes.
Step 4. Once the epoxy is sand-able, using either a
sanding block or vibrating sander sand the extruding epoxy
down to the composite using nothing more coarse than 100
grit, then continue sanding with increasingly finer grits of
sandpaper until the matching surfaces are flush and
attractive. The finer your final sanding grit the more
attractive your completed stock will be, a final wet-sand
with 400 emory will give a very nice finish indeed.
TIP: If desired, apply the same process to the screw-in Grip Cap
(part #4). Since the grip cap is seldom seen, most people omit this
step. As an alternative, any good machinist can fashion a replacement
out of aluminum or other workable metals.
Step 5. PREPARING FOR PAINT
Your Long Range Composite Stock can be primed and painted the same way as any other stock. Prior to
priming, lightly sand the entire stock wherever you plan to paint. Simply “knocking off the shine” with 120
to 220 grit sandpaper is all that’s required for good results.
Next, pick your primer and paint(s) We suggest using a good automotive-type, self-etching or other premium
primer for best adhesion and durability. Best practice is to spray a portion of the stock with the desired
primer, let it dry overnight and then attempt to scrape off the primer with your thumbnail - it should not
come right off.
The best primer I’ve found to date is SEM Self Etching Primer (click for the Amazon page), but do test the
paint you plan to use with any primer you choose on a piece of non-porous scrap material - they may not be
compatible. Best practice is to visit your local automotive paint shop supplier (here or for mail-order it’s Glue
Products Plus) and go on their experience with automotive composites. Your painting options are limited
only by your imagination at this place - chameleons, stencils, pin striping and unique “flame jobs” are all
possibilities.
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Stocky’s Stocks
[email protected]
1110 North G Street
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 584-8500
www.stockysstocks.com
Please be sure to mask the aluminum block prior to painting. Depending on the thickness of the barrel on
the rifle intended for mounting, you may wish to mask the barrel channel as well, leaving a small portion of
both areas unmasked (and to be painted) where it may be visible when the metal is installed.
The Recoil Pad is easily removed for painting by inserting a #2 Phillips screwdriver into the small holes in
the pad and removing the screws. Wetting or lightly oiling the screwdriver shaft will avoid damage to the pad
as the driver rotates in the holes.
Remember to prime and paint in light, multiple layers by spraying long, even strokes and never change
direction while the spray is hitting the object, to avoid runs. Follow the instructions on the label for drying
times between coats, generally the next coat should be applied before the last one is completely dry.
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