Had a couple of guns stolen recently, and I'm getting pushback from the insurance company about the price I put on it. Bear in mind that I have replacement cost insurance, not what it's "worth," but what it would cost to replace it.

The gun was a pre-64 (mid-50s) M70 Featherweight 270, with a nice custom stock in A-AA grade Claro, with a Leupold 2-7 Vari-X II.

I put $2000 for the replacement cost. Can anyone provide cost estimates for having a stock like I mentioned made? It wasn't fancy, just a nice stock with good checkering. I know some stockmakers get $2500+ for one, but I need an "average" cost.

Any links would be helpful, for documenting my claim, or quotes from reputable stockmakers.

Thanks a lot...we finally have a chance to use this forum to protect the "average Joe" from the powers that be.

TT, I had my smith, who does great work, build me a stock for a .280: ft.wt. pattern w/ ribbon checkering, steel butt plate & skeleton grip. Less hardware it was right @ $1000.

Go to this site, http://www.gunstocks.com/ Go to gun stock pricing. Add up the rates that would be required to replace the stock (labor included). I bet you'll find that a finished custom stock (nothing fancy) will be about $1200-$1500 add another $500-$700 (just guessing)for a pre-64 barreled action and your estimate would seem fair.

Terry

TC1,

That link was exactly what I needed. It seems that insurance companies really like prices that are posted on the web...

Anyone else have similar links?

See my response on your other thread in Gunsmithing.