GUS 246 - Stockmaking II

Prerequisites:
MVGSM Program Acceptance and GUS 119
CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
4 credit(s)

Learn stockmaking techniques starting from a semi-inletted for one and two piece gunstocks of both wood and synthetics materials. Techniques in glass bedding, gun fitting, installation of custom hardware and finishing techniques will be studied.

Course Learning Outcomes

Outline inletting and shaping techniques for a semi-inletted gunstock and the shape, inlet, sand and completely finish a semi-inletted gunstock.
Describe the procedure used in the glass bedding of a gunstock.
Outline procedures for using a stock duplicating machine as well as advanced stockmaking including installation of skeleton butt plates, custom grip caps, custom forend tips, and other specialized furniture.
Describe how stock recoil reducers function.
Outline procedures used in the custom fitting of a firearm to an individual.
Describe procedures used in the repair or alteration of a synthetic gunstock.