Rifle Stocks
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Another question would be, would a guy who spent $300 on a rifle be willing to fork out $300+ for a decent stock?
It really depends timmy204, in past experiences it's usually guys with a brand new barrel on their rem, savage..etc that go looking for a new hunting stock to compliment the new hardware.
I have to say again, stocks of this type aren't necessairly produced for any one action or make. One hunting stock could be made or inlet for a variety of rifles. You have to understand that just because it's not labaled a Browning stock, doesn't mean it can't be inlet for one.
I have to say again, stocks of this type aren't necessairly produced for any one action or make. One hunting stock could be made or inlet for a variety of rifles. You have to understand that just because it's not labaled a Browning stock, doesn't mean it can't be inlet for one.
BigUglyMan
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I've never inletted a glass stock so I don't know if it's something that a hobby rifle guy can tackle on their own.
I'm interested in hunting profile stocks for the major designs...Winchester, Remington, Browning, Ruger, Mauser. If there was a comparable Canadian-made product I would buy it before I shopped for an American product.
Good luck on the venture. You might also want to consider talking to the custom gunsmiths in the country and trying to cater to them.
True at 300.00 it would be a push however the axis ranges from 369-499 depending on model
i wasnt thinking about some space age adjustable sniper stock
i just wanted a sturdy stock no reason that should be 300.00.
Boyds stocks are 99.00
i wasnt thinking about some space age adjustable sniper stock
i just wanted a sturdy stock no reason that should be 300.00.
Boyds stocks are 99.00
hometownhero
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Can order those right from savage.
Boyds makes these for a good price. If its under $100 they ship it here
Yes, boyd's sells a decent stock for the money but it is all a matter of economics. Boyd's has bought their laminate by the semi load from Rutland Plywood for 25 plus years. If the average canadian guy wants to get a pallet of stock blanks (100 stocks) it costs about $75 per stock after shipping. I bet boyd's doesn't pay $75 per blank (a guess $25 maybe) That takes care of material, now they can do runs of hundreds of stocks at a time so the price goes down with each stock they rip and they probably get their recoil pads and accessories for next to nothing.They are the Walmart of the stock industry, not to many local boys can compete with their prices.
I support Boyd's and their stocks but when we are talking quality laminated wood stocks will not compare. They look nice, but are temp and humidity sensitive. These fiberglass stocks will hold true in any naturally occuring weather they may be exposed to. You mention that 300 would be pricey for a stock, I disagree. These are hand made, stronger and stiffer. There is a select group of guys out there that have ordered a Robertson Composites stock while they were in business that will understand this.
Folks, I'm not here to try and make a cheap product. It's perfect, or its not in my eyes, and anything less than a true epoxy gel/fiberglass stock isn't going to cut it in the long road on any of my rifles, especially in competition. You do not stand to take advantage of a high end stock if you want it simply bolted up out of the box. I am here to tell you that would be an enormous waste of the customers time and money to do it like that. Most gunsmiths can cut and bed a rifle to these stocks as they mill very simlarily to wood. I am in discussion with a few people that are offering inletting services and I have yet to decide if I will use their services or let the customer send his/her stock and rifle separately.
So if you just want a nice looking stock or a different stock than the one you have now, Boyd's will cut it. If you want a stock for a high end rig and are willing to put some time into it to make it shoot right, then these are for you.
Folks, I'm not here to try and make a cheap product. It's perfect, or its not in my eyes, and anything less than a true epoxy gel/fiberglass stock isn't going to cut it in the long road on any of my rifles, especially in competition. You do not stand to take advantage of a high end stock if you want it simply bolted up out of the box. I am here to tell you that would be an enormous waste of the customers time and money to do it like that. Most gunsmiths can cut and bed a rifle to these stocks as they mill very simlarily to wood. I am in discussion with a few people that are offering inletting services and I have yet to decide if I will use their services or let the customer send his/her stock and rifle separately.
So if you just want a nice looking stock or a different stock than the one you have now, Boyd's will cut it. If you want a stock for a high end rig and are willing to put some time into it to make it shoot right, then these are for you.
Not to be a Negative Nelly but IMO it seems McMillan has the synthetic stock market cornered.
In the $300 range you'll be competing with Wildcat Stocks. Have a couple of these, great stocks.
As for the guy with a Savage Axis willing to drop $300+ for a stock, I just don't see it happening.
Good luck if you decide to market a stock.
In the $300 range you'll be competing with Wildcat Stocks. Have a couple of these, great stocks.
As for the guy with a Savage Axis willing to drop $300+ for a stock, I just don't see it happening.
Good luck if you decide to market a stock.
How much experience do you have in this field?
Technically everything on earth is affected by temperatures, composites less so than other materials. Unless you intend to bake then freeze your stocks sir there is no appreciable change in dimensions at normal temperatures.
What stock did you shoot that felt like a tuning fork? That claim is unsubstantiated by any evidence and I have personally investigated that very comment years ago while producing composite stocks. I have never audibly heard a stock make any such noise as a tuning fork. Please prove me wrong if you have solid evidence.
If you prefer wood so be it, don't buy a composite stock. I can trek through rain brush and muck and simply dry off my composite rifle stock. I don't worry about scratches as they buff out. I do to enjoy wood stocks, however this is not what I'm building and simply put wood and plastic are inferior materials when building precision rifles.
Technically everything on earth is affected by temperatures, composites less so than other materials. Unless you intend to bake then freeze your stocks sir there is no appreciable change in dimensions at normal temperatures.
What stock did you shoot that felt like a tuning fork? That claim is unsubstantiated by any evidence and I have personally investigated that very comment years ago while producing composite stocks. I have never audibly heard a stock make any such noise as a tuning fork. Please prove me wrong if you have solid evidence.
If you prefer wood so be it, don't buy a composite stock. I can trek through rain brush and muck and simply dry off my composite rifle stock. I don't worry about scratches as they buff out. I do to enjoy wood stocks, however this is not what I'm building and simply put wood and plastic are inferior materials when building precision rifles.
It would be nice if you offered full service , inletting, bedding, paint, by the time a rifle gets shipped around getting it all done the price gets up there. A lot of T3's out there with one sized action looking for a stock upgrade. I have an old M65 looking for a stock?
Good luck
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Looking forward to seeing what you have to offer. Would love to see more left handed options. Good luck with your venture!
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If you make a stock it will have to be stiff right from the for end through the action and grip. If your stocks are not stiff they will not be a worth while endeavor period end of story.
