I am looking for recommendations for a custom stock maker for a Ruger #1.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thank you.

R J Renner
Sparks Nevada. I have had him do 2 model 70 Winchesters. But I know Ruger # 1s are one of his specialty's great guys to deal with. Give him a call.

What's your budget djsmith?

PM sent to Custombolt. thanks.

Jim Kobe in Minn is a very accomplished stock maker.

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Originally posted by djsmith:
I am looking for recommendations for a custom stock maker for a Ruger #1.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Let me email photos of the one Kobe did for me.
papawppc@gmail.com

FWIW & IMHO,
I've had exceptional results from James Tucker...

Regards, Matt Garrett
Chesapeake, VA

Hope this link works...

http://www.hallowellco.com/jam...abbit%2017%20HMR.htm

Leroy Barry at Canyon Creek Gunstocks in Darby, Montana. He's done 5 custom rifles for me. His wife Connie Barry is a renowned artist and does superb custom checkering. Outstanding work Check out their website! https://canyoncreekgunstocks.com/

As a professional stockmaker, the first person I'd make inquiry is to AR member Steven Dodd Hughes. An acknowledged master, He loves single shots, ( might or might not work on # 1's), but I'd bet he knows fine makers that will

Thanks Duane, but I'm no longer taking orders for custom projects as I ease into retirement...and I quit making referrals long ago.

An old gunsmith said to me many yers agp "Do not recommend restaurants, doctors or gunsmiths" Did not mean to put you on a spot.

You do no better than to use Duane W whos posting here as we speak, there is no better..and I suggest his Alkanet root touch..

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You might want to contact Chuck Grace. He has done Ruger No. 1's as full customs and also has pre-carve patterns for such. Merry Christmas...

David Christman in Louisiana has stocked some fine Ruger No. 1 's.

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Originally posted by Craftsman:
David Christman in Louisiana has stocked some fine Ruger No. 1 's.

Yes Sir!

Most I have dealt with do phenomenal work but...
You might wait a couple years to have a project completed.
What is your time expectation?
I had a 243 Win #1 stocked by a gentleman I have known 40 years (outstanding work) and not certain he takes any new clients and I know he works he works at his own speed.

EZ

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Originally posted by eezridr:
Most I have dealt with do phenomenal work but...
You might wait a couple years to have a project completed.
What is your time expectation?
I had a 243 Win #1 stocked by a gentleman I have known 40 years (outstanding work) and not certain he takes any new clients and I know he works he works at his own speed.

EZ

It's kinda tough for us 80yrs old folks for craftsman like that.

Hey Butch

I see you finally made the Sr age. I only need 2 yrs more to hit 90. Last week I had a fall and broke a couple of ribs. I sure the golden yrs are not what we were guarantied. I am waiting for the 8.7% increase that gave us a little more food. Ha Ha.

I stocked a few #1's , but only have one picture of a left hand model.

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Originally posted by Sabretooth:
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Reviving this thread from last year as I have a No 1 coming home soon from a re-barrel to 375 Flanged Magnum N.E.

The next step is to find someone who can take these two pieces of Turkish Walnut I have and turn them into No 1 handles.

Seems like so many of the gents mentioned either have more work than they can get to, or they are retired.

Any good, younger guys with mortgages and kids to educate?

Gunmaker does No 1's


http://www.sdplains.com/~chico...Finished7_large.html

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Originally posted by Kolo-Pan:
Gunmaker does No 1's


http://www.sdplains.com/~chico...Finished7_large.html

I was looking at that No 1 yesterday!!!