My CFX Custom Stock Build

[MartinDWhite]

My Gamo CFX that this custom stock is going on is an underlever Spring gun rated at 1000fps. I am only make this stock out of pine as a practice piece. I will make one out of maple If I like the way this one comes out. I think that the pine is really too soft for any kind of long term use.


     Martin D. White

[shadow]

Moving along nicely indeed and that's going to look so sweet completed.:) I myself kept half of the shop open for our rig's, it's a barn so plenty of room and the winter's here are wicked. Ed

[MartinDWhite]

Only about an hour and a half to work on this tonight....but I did get the adjustable cheek piece figured out and roughed in.

The metal pieces are .495 OD inch stainless tube and when I drilled a .500 hole in the wood it is a nice fit. The slit (that you can see the cutout in the stock in one of the pics) is to allow for a tightening knob.  When installed without the tightening knob the rods will move up and down with a little force. I will sand out the holes just a little and install a carriage bolt and knurled knob to squeeze the slot between the two holes and that will hold it in place....at least it did in the prototype I made out of a scrap 2x2 and a wood clamp. To make sure the hole in the stock and check piece lined up I clamped them together and used a drill press to drill all the way down from the top. I will plug the check piece holes with 1/2 inch dowel and I don't think you will be able to see it once it is painted. You can get away with a lot when you plan to paint it....

Not much progress, but I will do see the end in sight....or in the scope....

http://www.martinwhite.name/images/index.php?p=&dir=November_09_2007

If any one has any question or wants more detailed pics please ask, since I have been so helped by this forum I really want to give back.

    Martin D. White
    Custom CFX stock in progress

[Splash]

Martin that is coming along nicely, keep us posted on the progress.

Mike

[MartinDWhite]

More progress pictures. I got about 3 hours of work done on it today. Hope you like it....Hope I like it when it is done.

I put in the finger grove along the front part of the stock in front of the trigger guard

I made the stock piece. I decided to make one from scratch rather than use the rubber original one and coat it with rubber just in the shoulder contact area after it is painted.

I sanded the whole thing.

I plugged the holes in the cheek piece. And installed the tightening knob. It really works well.

http://www.martinwhite.name/images/index.php?p=&dir=November_10_2007

More sanding and paint is next.

     Martin D. White

[MartinDWhite]

Good news. I was able to fire a couple shots with the new stock all put together with CFX action in it. I liked it very much. I LOVED the adjustable cheek piece. It was great to lay my head down on it and see the same sight picture each time and not have to search for the image in the scope.

Bad news. I did not like the trigger placement. It appears to be 3/8 to 1/2 inch to close to my hand. I spent a while looking at it tonight and thinking, and comparing to the original. I might be able to adjust the trigger placement, but think I will make another stock rather than adjust this one. If someone wants this stock as is now would be a good time to make an offer I am wanting to start a new one......

The pictures....

http://www.martinwhite.name/images/index.php?p=&dir=November_14_2007


    Martin D. White

[Splash]

Martin it turned out great, sorry to hear the fit was alittle off. Idea, since this was to be a painted project, how about moving your hand back, instead of moving the trigger forward. It should be easy to add 3/4" to the back of the grip and reshape.

Mike

[MartinDWhite]

I will consider that.....good idea!

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Bummer but the stock look's fantastic and look forword to the solution and the fine finish of this stock. Ed

Definitely don't give up on it yet, Martin. Mike's idea sounds good. If you can figure out the best way to get around the problem on this one, you'll be that much ahead on the next one, and the next one, and the next...

Bryan

[Gamo X-Ring Shooter]

This is truely an amazing stock you've got going here.  Were you trying to make a stock that was similar to an Anschutz 1907 because the forward portion looks just like it?  I've wanted a wooden adjustable stock for my CFX for some time now but wasn't quite sure how to do it.  You've inspired me now and I'm gona make my own.  What are the measurements from your barrel/action to the outside edge of the stock.  If you used a 2x8 I assume its considerable less than the distance on the factory stock?  Can't wait to see the finished product!!!

Brian