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All About Stocks! How the National Match Competitions Aided Rifle Design

All About Stocks! How the National Match Competitions Aided Rifle Design

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Published on August 2, 2018
Duration: 12:47

This video delves into the historical evolution of rifle stocks, specifically focusing on how the National Match competitions at Camp Perry significantly influenced firearm design during the interwar years. It highlights Springfield Armory's shift from production rifles to dedicated National Match variants with features like heavy barrels and pistol grip stocks. The discussion then extends to how these design changes, particularly the adoption of the pistol grip stock for improved accuracy and controllability, led to the development of the M1903A1. The video also touches upon the logistical challenge of leftover WWI stock blanks and the subsequent creation of the 'Scant' stock for the M1903A3 and M1903A4.

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