Terminology

Length of Pull  (LOP): This is the measurement from the trigger to the end of the stock or pad

Drop at Comb (DAC): This is the measurement of the parallel line of the barrel rib to the comb, it is typically taken at the front and at the rear of the comb

Drop at Heel (DAH): This is the measurement of the parallel line of the barrel rib to the heel or top of the pad

Drop Comb: A stock configuration in which the comb of the stock drops at an angle from the front to the rear

Parallel Comb: A stock configuration in which the comb is the same drop from front to rear

Cast On/Off: A stock configuration in which the stock centerline  is at a tangent from the bore from front to rear

Offset Comb: A configuration in which the comb of the stock is in a parallel offset to the bore

Adjustable Comb: A comb in the stock that has been cut and had internal hardware installed to allow the comb to be raised as well as shifted to either side to adjust pint of impact

Sideplate: A metal piece that fits next to the action, typically found on engrave actions

Side lock: An action that has the hammer mechanisms attached to removable side plates.Typical sidelock actions would be L.C. Smith, Beretta  SO series

Boxlock: Typical Over / Under and  Double Barrel actions that have internal hammer mechanisms

Manlincher Stock: This is a full-length rifle stock that extends about one to two inches from the muzzle

Bastogne Walnut – This is a rare hybrid cross between the Claro Walnut and the English Walnut tree. It is grown in the western United States and the wood tends to have a mixture of the colors from both trees. This is a very dense wood usually being slightly heavier than the other Walnuts. Bastogne Walnut is a hard wood with tight pores and an have beautiful figure, predominatley fiddle back. It is known to be a favorite of the custom rifle makers for the magnum caliber rifles.

Claro Walnut – This wood comes from the species “Juglans California” which is very similar to American Walnut. These trees are native to California and typically have more contrasting red and brown than the American Walnut,  keeping similar grain patterns. Claro is typically softer than  American Walnut and the grain can include a spectcular shimmering figure.

English Walnut – This wood comes from the species “Juglans Regia” that originated in Iran, it is also commonly referred to as “French,” “Circassian,” and  “Turkish.” The English Walnut we provide comes from Northern California and is is a very dense stable wood with dark brown to black mineral lines and high contrasting honey color. English was typically always used by the finest European gunmakers.

Maple – This is a lightweight yet dense wood that has been a long time favorite for gunstocks. It is a light colored wood with several desirable grain patterns including Fiddleback, Shell Flame, Quilted, Burl, Curly, and Spalted. This wood typically comes from the pacific northwestern United States.

Turkish Walnut – This wood comes from the species “Juglans Regia” that originated in Iran and is the same species as English Walnut. Although the mineral content in the Turkish soil gives the wood a different color, it still has the dark brown or black mineral lines. The base color of the wood tends to have a range from light honey to a subtle orange cast. The exhibition blanks are highly prized and are found on some of the worlds finest guns.

Gaboon Ebony – (Grip cap only) This rare exotic wood is extreamely hard, dense, and heavy with a very fine textue. The heartwood is a uniform jet-black or black-brown streaked. It is also one of our most popular wood for grip caps.

Rosewood – (Grip cap only) The exotic wood can have deep rich colors that give an attractive apperance.

Zebrawood – (Grip cap only) This exotic wood is hard with a medium to coarse texture. The grain has a striking light and dark color contrast. 

Cocobolo – (Grip cap only) This exotic ood is very durable, strong, and has a fine texture. It ranges in color from dark red to reddish brown, with an irregular grain pattern.

Desert Ironwood Burl – (Grip cap only) These rare Ironwood burls are very unique and often have a great chatoyance.