buttstocks

Gun shoulder supports

Buttstocks are the rear portions of rifle or shotgun stocks—the part that braces against the shooter's shoulder.

The buttstock provides stability and helps absorb recoil.

Adjustable buttstocks allow customization for different shooters or shooting positions: He swapped out the factory buttstock for a collapsible model.

materials

walnut

Edible hard-shelled seed

  • birchPale deciduous hardwood
  • mapleSap-yielding hardwood tree
  • laminateBond thin layers together

fiberglass · polymer · synthetic · wood · hardwood · rubberized · aluminum · composite · plastic · kevlar

function

recoil

Backward force from discharge

support · mounting · balance · accuracy · control · ergonomics · fit · positioning

firearms

rifle

Long-barreled shoulder weapon

  • shotgunLong gun firing shot
  • carbineShort-barreled lightweight firearm
  • musketMuzzle-loaded infantry firearm

lever-action · bolt-action · semi-automatic · pump-action · bullpup

components

cheekpiece

Armor protecting the face side

  • toeFoot's small digit
  • heelFoot's rear underside
  • combToothed grooming implement

wrist · spacer · buttplate · trapdoor · monopod

crafting

checkering

Carved intersecting groove pattern

sanding · carving · engraving · stippling · varnishing · polishing · restoration · customization · bluing

Opposites
firearm component position

buttstocksbarrels

Cylindrical storage vessels

muzzles · foregrips · handguards · muzzle brakes

Family

buttstock

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG