Akila Stocks: Tactical Precision with a Hunter's Soul

A Blaser R8 chambered in .308 Win, fitted with a Hausken suppressor and a Zeiss V6 scope, wearing an Akila stock.

Modern hunting technology begins where a system adapts uncompromisingly to the shooter. Akila stocks from Slovenia follow exactly this philosophy. Precisely machined, modular in design, and built around ergonomics and stability, they are made for hunters who don’t merely carry a rifle—they run it. Metal as the structural backbone, wood as a deliberate counterbalance: Akila blends industrial precision with hunting tradition, positioning itself beyond trend-driven lightweight builds or pure tactical chassis systems.

Precision Starts With the Shooter

The Akila stock’s greatest strength is its adjustability. Length of pull, cheek height, overall fit—everything can be tuned cleanly and repeatably to the individual shooter. Not “close enough,” but truly dialed in. The result is immediate: a calmer system, a more consistent mount, and repeatable shot placement.

Pair the stock with a bipod and rear ground spike, and confidence grows quickly. Long shots— often a mental threshold in a hunting context — become less intimidating. Not because the stock shoots for you, but because it allows you to do your part: stable, controlled, focused.

Weight as an Ally

Thanks to the folding stock, a Blaser R8 fitted with an Akila stock can be easily secured in or onto a backpack.

Yes, the Akila stock adds weight—around 2,200 grams. And yes, that extra mass is part of its advantage. The rifle settles better, forgives minor input errors, and stays on target through the shot. Especially at distance, one truth becomes clear: mass can equal precision.

Thanks to the folding stock, that weight is less of a burden than expected. Folded and stowed in or on a pack, the rifle remains compact with nothing awkward protruding. For mountain hunts with a fixed objective, longer approaches, and a defined shooting distance, this is a real advantage—so long as you’re not constantly on the move.

Akila stocks allow the rifle to be transported in a compact, practical form.

Tactical Meets Traditional

What truly sets the Akila stock apart is its look—and its character. Cool, functional metal meets warm, time-earned wood. Tactical without feeling sterile. Traditional without being nostalgic. For Schuss & Stille, it’s close to the ideal balance: modern precision with a genuine hunting soul.

Where Its Limits Appear

Honesty matters. For quick, opportunistic still-hunting, this rifle setup is simply too heavy. Hunters who are constantly stopping, moving, and reacting will feel the extra mass. In winter, metal also reveals its downsides—cold to the touch, louder, less forgiving. In these situations, a classic wooden stock remains more comfortable, quieter, and easier to live with.

Schuss & Stille was nonetheless thoroughly impressed by the Akila stocks.

Another strong point is how seamlessly the Akila stock integrates with the Blaser R8 system. Swapping stocks is straightforward and requires no work on the barrel or bolt—just a few steps. The rifle’s inherent accuracy remains unchanged; no re-zeroing or gunsmithing is needed. For hunters who configure their R8 based on mission—classic wood one day, technical Akila setup the next—this flexibility is a real asset. The rifle stays the same; only the way it’s handled changes.

In just a few steps, a Blaser R8 can be converted from a Success stock to an Akila stock.

Variants and Configuration Options

Beyond the metal-and-wood stock tested here for the Blaser R8, Akila offers a broad range of stock variants and configurations—tailored to purpose, firearm, and shooter preference.

Options include:

• All-aluminum chassis systems: CNC-milled from high-strength aluminum, anodized and robustly constructed for maximum stability, precision, and durability.

• Different rear-stock versions (“Lite” vs. fully featured): Allowing shooters to balance weight, handling, and comfort according to their needs.

• Forend options with ARCA or M-LOK interfaces: For bipods, tripods, and accessories, keeping the system modular and adaptable.

• Folding-stock modules and drop-in kits: Ideal for transport and varied hunting scenarios, folding compactly without modifying barrel or action.

• Material and finish choices (wood, polymer, composite/carbon): From classic hunting aesthetics to performance-driven tactical setups.

With this modular approach, Akila avoids a one-size-fits-all solution, instead offering a system that can be tuned precisely for precision shooting, stability, portability, or visual preference.

Supported Rifle Platforms

Akila manufactures stocks for a range of popular rifle platforms. These include chassis and stock systems for the Blaser R8—like the one tested by Schuss & Stille. Akila also supports common short-action platforms such as the Remington 700 and compatible systems like the Bergara B14, as well as the widely used Tikka T3 and T3x sporting and hunting rifles.

Schuss & Stille was thoroughly convinced by Akila’s stocks.

The Akila stock is not an all-rounder—and it doesn’t try to be. It’s a tool for deliberate, precision-focused hunting. For shooters who understand their system and are willing to trade light weight for stability. What remains for Schuss & Stille above all:

A stock that builds confidence. And sometimes, that confidence is the decisive factor between hesitation—and a clean shot.

Our thanks go to David Mischkulnig of Alpe Adria Jagd, who made this test possible. Akila stocks are available through his specialty shop, along with expert advice for hunters who want to do more than customize their rifle—who want to truly optimize it.