Benefits of wood over plastic for custom rifle stocks

Reading time: 4 minutes - Posted on March 18 2025

In the world of firearms, accuracy is paramount. A significant factor influencing a shooter's precision is the rifle stock. This often-overlooked component plays a crucial role in enhancing shooting accuracy. The choice of material for the rifle stock is particularly important, with wood emerging as a superior option.

This article delves into the advantages of using wood for custom rifle stocks and how it contributes to improved shooting accuracy.

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Topics: outdoor, custom gun stocks, rifle stocks

Custom gun stock for an off-axis grip: challenges and solutions

Reading time: 4 minutes - Posted on November 17 2022

We often face challenging technical and structural demands from our clients that require both experience and different sets of expertise to resolve. These are the cases in which Minelli can really bring its added values to the table while trying to develop the best solution for our clients’ requests. Doing so requires a lengthy process of study and often the need to create machines tailored to a specific purpose.

In today’s article, we want to discuss a case study involving the creation of a specific technology for making an OEM off-axis grip custom gun stock.

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Topics: gunstocks, custom gun stocks, rifle stocks

CarbonWood™: the newest custom rifle stocks to open for new markets

Reading time: 4 minutes - Posted on March 22 2022

Are you looking for innovative custom rifle stocks to find new business opportunities?

Here’s a new product that will let you gain a competitive edge—something you have never seen before: resistant and flexible, modern and traditional, elegant, beautiful, and very effective at the same time.

We call it CarbonWood™: discover now!

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Topics: custom gun stocks, rifle stocks, carbonwood

Custom rifle stocks: how to stay ahead of new trends

Reading time: 5 minutes - Posted on December 28 2022

In the U.S., many enthusiasts are willing to pay a lot of money to have new custom rifle stocks each year.

For this reason, very often, the supplier needs to offer something innovative, new ideas, or new styles in line with new market trends or, better, to anticipate them.

In this article, we want to give some advice on how to understand what consumers look for, anticipate new trends, and discover the most sought-after designs.

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Topics: custom wood products, custom gun stocks, rifle stocks

The reasons why you should evaluate an adjustable rifle stock

Reading time: 5 minutes - Posted on April 13 2021

The stock is the part of the rifle that you shoulder and put in contact with your body. For this reason, many manufacturers have created several versions of their products, with the same mechanical components, but different shapes and characteristics depending on customers’ requests and preferences.

An adjustable rifle stock can let the shooter feel comfortable while holding the arm. Let’s talk about this topic in the article.

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Topics: custom wood products, gunstocks, custom gun stocks, rifle stocks

Carbine stock design: the importance of considering tolerances

Reading time: 4 minutes - Posted on February 02 2021

The carbine stock is the part of the arm to which the barrel, the action, and the firing mechanism are assembled. To ensure an accurate shot, a perfect fit of all these components is necessary. In this article, we will talk about wood tolerances and their role in the accuracy, durability, and precision of the stock.

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Topics: bedding, outdoor, custom gun stocks, rifle stocks

Why you should also include thumbhole stock in your catalogue

Reading time: 4 minutes - Posted on November 26 2020

Thumbhole stocks are less common than standard rifle stocks but no less appreciated by consumers. Producers are sometimes unwilling to include them in their product catalogues, or they prefer offering just a few options. In this article, we want to give some reasons why you should include them in your catalogue.

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Topics: gunstocks, custom gun stocks, rifle stocks

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