Rifle stock

Abstract

A rifle stock has an elongated frame element having a forward end configured to connect to a rifle, the elongated frame element having an elongated first attachment facility extending along the length of the elongated frame element and defining a first plurality of attachment locations, the elongated frame element having an elongated second attachment facility extending along the length of the elongated frame element and defining a second plurality of different attachment locations, a cheek riser connected to the first attachment facility, and a butt assembly connected to the second attachment facility. At least one of the first and second attachment facilities may be a rail having an unlimited number of attachment positions. At least one of the first and second attachment facilities may be a rail having a limited number of discrete attachment positions. The rail may define a plurality of stop surfaces.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A stock for a rifle comprising;
 an elongated frame element having a forward end configured to connect to a rifle;   the frame element having an elongated first attachment facility extending along the length of the elongated frame element and defining a first plurality of attachment locations;   the elongated frame element having an elongated second attachment facility extending along the length of the elongated frame element and defining a second plurality of different attachment locations;   a cheek riser connected to the first attachment facility; and   a butt assembly connected to the second attachment facility.   
     
     
         2 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the first and second attachment facilities is a rail having an unlimited number of attachment positions. 
     
     
         3 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the first and second attachment facilities is a rail having a limited number of discrete attachment positions. 
     
     
         4 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 3  wherein the rail defines a plurality of stop surfaces configured to prevent axial movement of a connected element. 
     
     
         5 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 4  wherein the rail is a picatinny rail. 
     
     
         6 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 3  wherein the other of the first and second attachment facilities is a rail having an unlimited number of attachment positions. 
     
     
         7 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein the first and second attachment facilities are parallel to each other. 
     
     
         8 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein the first and second attachment facilities extend along a major portion of the length of the frame element. 
     
     
         9 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein the cheek riser has a riser block connected to the elongated frame element and a cheek support element vertically movable with respect to the riser block. 
     
     
         10 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein the elongated frame element defines an upwardly open elongated channel, and the cheek riser includes vertical support bars at least in part received in the channel. 
     
     
         11 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein the butt assembly includes a vertical butt pad rearward of the elongated frame element. 
     
     
         12 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 11  wherein the elongated frame element defines a frame axis, and a portion of the vertical butt pad is registered with the frame axis. 
     
     
         13 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein the elongated frame element includes locational indicia along the length of the elongated frame element. 
     
     
         14 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 1  wherein the elongated frame element has a cross-section that is wider at the top and bottom than at an intermediate position. 
     
     
         15 . A stock for a rifle comprising;
 a barreled receiver defining a barrel axis;   an elongated frame element having a forward end connected to the barreled receiver;   the elongated frame element having an elongated first attachment facility extending along the length of the elongated frame element and defining a first plurality of attachment locations;   the elongated frame element having an elongated second attachment facility extending along the length of the elongated frame element and defining a second plurality of different attachment locations;   a cheek riser connected to the first attachment facility; and   a butt assembly connected to the second attachment facility.   
     
     
         16 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 15  wherein the elongated frame element defines a frame axis parallel to the barrel axis. 
     
     
         17 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 15  wherein the first and second attachment facilities are parallel to each other. 
     
     
         18 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 15  wherein the first and second attachment facilities extend along a major portion of the length of the elongated frame element. 
     
     
         19 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 15  wherein the butt assembly includes a vertical butt pad rearward of the elongated frame element. 
     
     
         20 . The stock for a rifle of  claim 15  wherein the elongated frame element has cross-section that is wider at the top and bottom than at an intermediate position.