Rifle Stocks

IMO,I think you have limited ways to try and make a go of this;

-you produce stocks for the common rifles out there like the Rem 700's, Win M70, etc., and do it at a price equal to or lower than existing makers with equal quality.
-you produce stocks for common rifles that currently have very few or no high quality aftermarket options, a couple that come to mind would be the Marlin Guide Gun, maybe the Blaser R93.
-make a deal with a factory in China that can produce clones of McSwirly's. :D

Good luck.
 
I wish every canadian made endeavor the very best
however clearly at the price point you are hinting at
the regular joe shooting enthusiasts like me will
not likely be involved in your success.
I do wish you well however
 
perhaps you could identify yourself for us to know who we are talking to. It is a little difficult to give you some ideas without more of your background and interests. There is a little more to this than just woking for a company doing some stockwork. Do not get me wrong it is just more of a journey than most and I repeat most folks really understand. Unless i missed something not sure of your "price points" or the "degree of finished stocks" or much else at this point. so let us in on how are you and where do you see this going. then we could assist you in narrowing your venture.

and for the record I am the J in JTR and have a little idea on how things work in the stock world.

Jefferson
 
I may be able to offer hunting stocks at a lower price point in the future. Im trying to cater to as many shooters as I can. But I can't estimate a price until things get rolling.
 
If you are talking high quality stocks, I would be interested in stocks to fit Tikka, and many people would be interested in Remington 700 stocks. While some people may express interest in a stock for their Axis, most people would never put a $300 to $400 stock on an Axis. Many of those people would like better stocks, but the fact that they purchased an Axis is a good indication of just how much they would be willing to spend on accessories. On the other hand, I have purchased my fair share of high end stocks, and would spend $400-$500 for a high quality stock.
 
Just because one can have production ramped up and running in a week or so doesnt mean there will be guys beating down your door to insert a rifle action into a new total unproven product.
I certainly wouldnt risk a hunt that was well planned a year in advance on something unproven.
Your going to have to prove to the masses and me that your stock is the best thing since the internet before I purchase one.
Now that I have insulted you (not my intention) your challenge is to determine what the market wants, options that will be needed and read the minds of every different shooters idea of what a rifle stock to them should be.
Straight Blanks and Full Orders,
Rob
 
Another important aspect is pricing. When Swarovski optics began pushing into the marketplace, they were priced far, far below their closest competitors. After establishing a strong reputation over the first few years for quality equal to the best, they raised their prices to the same levels as the rest. I wonder how successful they would have been if they simply leaped into the marketplace at that higher price point, proclaimed "We are as good as, or better than, Zeiss and Leica! Pay up!" and stood waiting for the orders to roll in.

Your product may well be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Until enough people know that, how many will be willing to pay top-dollar for an unknown quantity, when the same money could purchase a time-tested, recognized and proven product? I think you will need to concentrate heavily on marketing a quality product at a better price, at least until you are firmly established. Can that be done?
 
The stocks aren't totally unproven as the materials and manufacturing process follows closely in the footprints of a decade old company. Robertson composites

I can appreciate the need to prove the quality of the new product and steps to achieve trust will not be ignored.
 
Going to Lazarus this one.
I would like to hear the progress of the former Robertson employee and how he is coming along.
How's the mold design/manufacturing going? Supply chain for resins and cloth?
Sure would be a plug to get a <6 month wait on a quality graphite/carbon based LW stock.
Any news there S-12?
 
I'm actually looking for a replacement stock for my Ruger Mini 30. The butt of the OEM composite stock is too long for me to shoulder quickly when I have my winter hunter clothes and pack on.
 
chadeech said:
Savage axis ...big seller only complaint is always the flex in the stock
its my next purchase and really would be right in line for a better stock
Click to expand...

savage axis =
recoil lug is built into the stock, have fun with that one.

Start with rem 700`s and savage 10`s. If you live on van isl. id be interested in helping build stocks. im 35 and have mech as well as wood wrk background.
 
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