19 May 2021, 06:39
eamyrickCustom Pre-64 Build-Custom Bottom Metal
I'm looking to build a custom off a pre-64 standard action, thinking 30-06, 9.3, 375 ruger (unless ya'll have any other suggestions.) I have a complete action with bottom metal but just ordered a Blackburn BM unit. Is the custom bottom metal worth the upgrade? Other than aesthetics, what does it offer over the standard Winchester steel unit? Thanks guys.
19 May 2021, 17:01
bluefishOften the aftermarket bottom metal units are set up for a cartridge or a family of cartridges; e.g. 30 06 family of cartridges. Is it worth it? Only you can decide. Keep us posted.
26 May 2021, 19:18
307RIFLEWhat does figured walnut offer over straight grain walnut? It makes a CUSTOM rifle custom! That is why we do this, any one can just buy a rifle, when we make or buy a CUSTOM rifle or shotgun we get just what we want. No two stock blanks are the same, you get to pick the ONE that you like. You get to pick the stock shape, the scope mounts, bolt handle and the bottom metal. This is what makes this rifle your CUSTOM rifle.
30 May 2021, 21:28
montea6bquote:
Originally posted by 307RIFLE:
What does figured walnut offer over straight grain walnut? It makes a CUSTOM rifle custom! That is why we do this, any one can just buy a rifle, when we make or buy a CUSTOM rifle or shotgun we get just what we want. No two stock blanks are the same, you get to pick the ONE that you like. You get to pick the stock shape, the scope mounts, bolt handle and the bottom metal. This is what makes this rifle your CUSTOM rifle.
Good comparison, but wood offers levels of aesthetic and functional customization many orders of magnitude above a piece of bottom metal.
05 June 2021, 16:49
eamyrickThis is kinda what I was thinking. I have rifles with both and I sure appreciate a nice piece of wood a whole lot more. Both are nice for sure.
05 June 2021, 20:31
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)Personally, I think you'll long forget about the added cost of nice bottom metal in the future when you look over your project. I'd do it!
The stock is mostly about form. That eye popping blank? A bunch of the "eye popping" ends up on the shop floor anyway. Go for proper layout , quarter sawn if possible, good color and some reasonable figure in the butt..and you;ve got a keeper.
08 June 2021, 01:35
eamyrickI think you are probably right Mr. Wiebe. Also, I admire your work every time it pops up on the web.