Half stock ideas??

[Mauser06]

So, I couldn't just let those Cherry half stock planks sit on the classifieds...


I bought  it figuring I could learn to build from a plank and "rebuild" my TC Hawken with it since I butchered the stock.

Anyways, I think my better option is to part it out and buy new.   


The plank is 2" think so somewhat limited.

I am not really concerned about a bench copy or anything.  I am planning to inlet it all by hand. Barrel included.

I don't have a small bore.  Was thinking maybe a 32" (or so?) tapered 32 or 36 caliber.  But then got to thinking that maybe the shorter sight plane would hinder it's effectiveness as a squirrel rifle. But I don't know?  Never played with one. 


Figured you guys may have some ideas.  Maybe some pics of your half stocks. 


Right now, a small bore is appealing as I don't have one. 

[flinchrocket]

Sounds like it's time for a new Rice squirrel barrel?

[Steve-In]

I think a .32, .36 or even a .40 would be good.  A 38" barrel looks good to me.  I would go with 7/8" or maybe a 13/16".  Good DST's.  Some generic trigger guard and buttplate would round it out.
For locks the Davis Goulcher, Squirrel or the Silar Mountain would be good choices.

[Mauser06]

Did some searches and really think that the cherry half stock is going to be a "squirrel rifle".


Leaning towards 36cal.




Rice's website says only straight 1" and larger are in production.  So, probably order through FCI. I'm in no hurry and plan to order a pistol barrel from FCI as well.


Would a straight barrel be alright say 38" in 36cal?  I have a 1" 50cal and it's heavy and front heavy.  I don't mind the front heaviness. And the weight won't be as great so I THINK a straight barrel will work for this. 


After digging through the search function, I found some half stock squirrel rifles made by our members that pushed me towards that direction.  I don't have one and now have the plank. Will make a fun little rifle I think.


I'm in no hurry and going to plan this out as much as I can and try to produce as nice of rifle as I can. Probably be a while before I even start.  Looking for a house and trying to avoid starting a project before I find one and move in....But, I am planning my next few builds and gathering parts as I see them lol.   This site helps there!   

[little joe]

Call Rice I have a 36 cal 13/16x 38in. and it is my favorite rifle.

[Mauser06]

Thanx little Joe! 


Looked back over the site and read that wrong.



Now to decide between Rice and FCI.  From what I gather on here, I can't go wrong either way. And can get the pistol barrel from either.


Probably get them ordered here real soon.

[thimble rig]

You could go with a 3/4 inch barrel too.It should be lighter weight.