Gunwerks LR 1000 Stock | Behind the Design

Published on March 19, 2015
Duration: 4:28

This video delves into the design philosophy behind Gunwerks rifle stocks, emphasizing their importance in defining a rifle's characteristics. It highlights the benefits of precision machining for superior fitment and performance, contrasting them with mass-produced stocks. The LR1000 model is presented as an example of how stock design can significantly reduce felt recoil and improve shootability, even on lighter platforms.

Quick Summary

Gunwerks rifle stocks are distinguished by a secondary machining process that ensures precise fitment between components, leading to superior performance. The LR1000 model exemplifies how thoughtful stock design, including its lines and comb, can dramatically reduce felt recoil and enhance shootability, even on lighter platforms.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Importance of Rifle Stocks
  2. 00:14Stock Finish and Fit
  3. 00:37High-End Custom vs. Production Stocks
  4. 00:53Gunwerks Stock Machining Process
  5. 01:17LR1000 Build Request
  6. 01:45LR1000 vs. Heavier Rifle Performance
  7. 02:20Stock Design and Felt Recoil
  8. 02:38LR1000 Shootability
  9. 02:56Molded-in Color and Finish
  10. 03:24Aluminum Chassis System
  11. 03:35Epoxy Bed Jobs vs. Chassis
  12. 03:50Long Range Stock Development
  13. 04:00Durability and Longevity

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Gunwerks rifle stocks different from standard production stocks?

Gunwerks stocks undergo a second operation of machining for precise fitment between the action, barrel, and bottom metal. This results in tighter tolerances, a more perfect product, and superior performance compared to mass-produced stocks.

How does the stock design of the Gunwerks LR1000 affect felt recoil?

The LR1000's stock design, with its specific lines and comb, significantly reduces felt recoil, making it more shootable and easier to get back on target quickly compared to heavier rifles with tactical stocks.

What is the advantage of the aluminum chassis system used in Gunwerks stocks?

The aluminum chassis mechanically secures the recoil lug and is set with epoxies. This system is claimed to be more efficient, eliminate point-of-impact changes, and resolve first-shot problems, offering better performance than traditional epoxy bed jobs.

What kind of finish does a Gunwerks rifle stock have?

Gunwerks stocks feature a molded-in color and texture that is integral to the material and cannot be worn off. This finish is durable and can be easily restored if scratched, unlike painted stocks.

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