Condor SS with new stock

[awahl]

So, I have been working on making a stock for my CondorSS.  This is the second one that I have made.  I made the first one out of rock maple, and ended up using it for firewood.  I was trying to shave off about a 16th of an inch, and set the router fence a little too short.  Ended up "dropping it" and breaking into a million pieces.

I made this one out of Poplar.  It is a lot lighter.  Poplar is not nearly as dense as the maple either.  The maple one weighed in at nearly 3 pounds, this one is 18.2 ounces, just over a pound.  I made a larger cutout in the buttstock area to reduce the weight a little.  I kinda like the skeleton look.  I really like how light the Condor is, so I really wanted a light stock, or it just wasn't worth it.  I finished it with truck bedliner from a spray can.  I like the finish.  It is textured, and has a little bit of grip.  It sure makes the gun more comfortable to shoulder.  I figured I would throw a couple of pictures up here if anyone is interested.  Have a great day.

[farmerjoe99]

Very nice! I really like how it came out
Joseph

[ezman604]

VERY nice work!!!
Wish I had the time....uh...and the skill.
LOL

[cdegrassi]

Awesome Job!

[awahl]

Thanks.  I like the way it looks pretty well.  I like the way it feels shooting a lot though.  I will try to take a few better pictures.  Those kinda make it looks a little funny to me.

[erikblank]

Looks great! Did you draw up plans or did you just play it by ear?

[Bradman01]

Looks Great!!  Awesome job!!

[awahl]

Looks great! Did you draw up plans or did you just play it by ear?

I sketched it out.  I wanted to retain the lightweight of the rifle.  The scope I have on it is heavy.  The stock weighed in at 18oz so it worked out pretty well.  I shot it some with the new stock yesterday afternoon.  Still accurate and everything.  The last stock I fitted  must have been stressing the frame somehow, as it was shooting to the left a little, even at short distances.  This one bolts on pretty easily and POI has not changed.  That is a good thing.

I set out targets and checked zero at 50 yards.  I covered the 10 shot group with a quarter.  Thats good for me.  Anything under 100 yards (soda cans) were hit first shot.  The farthest shot was 166 yards lasered.  I was resting on the hood of the truck on the bipod. Fun morning.  I like the feel of the new stock.

[Onebaddj]

Nice work. I like the cut out.

[awahl]

Thanks.  Way more comfortable than the original. 

[Peat]

Looks good

[awahl]

Here are a few more shots of the Condor stock.  After shooting it for a while, I really only have one gripe:  The pistol grip is a little blocky.  I might shave it down and form it to my hand a little better.  The bedliner paint I am really pleased with.  It has a little texture and really feels good.  I am pretty careful with the gun, but no dings or anything have shown up yet.  I like the idea that the forestock, the pistol grip and the butt of the gun are all attached.  It makes it very solid and there will be no frame flexing. 

I got my longest shot with it this weekend, 201 yards to a water bottle.  I actually got it twice.  I can tune it up to 81 ft/lbs, but typically shoot it at about 50 ft/lbs or a little over for a good 35 shots or so.