Custom Stock for M70

02 April 2012, 07:47

Galaxy Flyer

I have a pre-64 M70 Standard grade in 30-06 that I would like to have a custom stock and reblued.

Any suggestions for a good smith? I understand that not much change will be left from $5,000 or so.

GF

02 April 2012, 08:01

M1Tanker

I suggest talking to Dean Zollinger in Rexburg, ID. He could really hook you up well and leave you with a good bit of change from your budget.

02 April 2012, 08:19

Charles_Helm

You could also talk to Jim Kobe here on AR.

02 April 2012, 17:33

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by Charles_Helm:
You could also talk to Jim Kobe here on AR.

Thanks

02 April 2012, 18:08

drm-hp

Winston Elrod has done very nice work for me. He is located in mid-Michigan, 989-295-3603.
Doug

02 April 2012, 19:35

Pegleg

Send it to Dennis Olson in Montana, get it back it a timely manner and put the better part of that 5K back in your pocket.

02 April 2012, 22:26

butchloc

it would be awfully hard to beat kobes work

03 April 2012, 00:51

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by butchloc:
it would be awfully hard to beat kobes work

There are other excellent and highly talented smiths here on AR but I certainly agree with butchloc's assessment!

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03 April 2012, 01:14

Use Enough Gun

LeRoy Barry of Canyon Creek Custom Gunstocks in Montana. Check out his website. He has built a number of custom rifles for me. His wife Connie is a master at checkering!

03 April 2012, 18:10

Nemo .450

As far as the custom stock is concerned, consider Accurate Innovations (see the links in my signature line), their work is simply fabulous.

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08 April 2012, 17:46

df06

I am another that has used some of and seen lots of Jim Kobes work.
I recommend him.

08 April 2012, 20:06

Biebs

quote:
Originally posted by df06:
I am another that has used some of and seen lots of Jim Kobes work.
I recommend him.

Me Three!!! :-)

08 April 2012, 20:13

elk88101

Never had one done but if Biebs say's Jim is the way to go, that's what I would do.
Good luck
Larry

08 April 2012, 22:51

bwanamrm

Don't forget James Anderson... he is a wizard with wood!

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09 April 2012, 08:05

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Alan

11 April 2012, 10:35

Stockbroker

Nemo's suggestion of Accurate Innovations will likely provide all you could ask for, and bluing by one of their trusted outsources, and leave you a bit of change from your 5K.
Call and ask for "Wes" or "Patrick"

11 April 2012, 18:47

Chuck Nelson

Gee, I would be calling Roger Biesen.

13 April 2012, 22:42

aliveincc

Mr. Kobe built me a 257 on a 09 Argie that I bought from him. I sent him a blank. I was/am very happy with the rifle and will have him do more for me in the future.

13 April 2012, 23:15

Boxhead

Roger Green does fine work too.

14 April 2012, 08:41

Trax

Its a real shame Grisel stop making those SB-SR-mauser actions.

23 April 2012, 17:27

Snellstrom

Boxhead
There is a LOT I really like about that rifle.
Very nice!

23 April 2012, 19:43

Boxhead

Thanks. It really is a well done steel and wood lightweight begging to go on a mtn goat hunt, which will be in the works.

01 May 2012, 19:11

1894mk2

Boxhead,

Lovely!

What rings are those?

01 May 2012, 20:13

Boxhead

quote:
Originally posted by 1894mk2:
Boxhead,

Lovely!

What rings are those?

The ones that Pete supplied to fit his action.

01 May 2012, 22:22

pennfly

quote:
Originally posted by Boxhead:
Roger Green does fine work too.

Green was fired from a Game and Fish commissioner position by the governor of Wyoming for some illegal hunting, poaching problems. May want to find someone a little more"trustworthy".

15 May 2012, 22:02

Duane Wiebe

Kinda turned back the clock on this project..don't do much of the so called "American classic" style anymore, but here's a no-nonsense N. American hunting rifle in 30-06 . As shown, a little under 8.5 lbs.

15 May 2012, 23:00

CAS II

Duane, I kinda recognize the style:

15 May 2012, 23:47

Boxhead

quote:
Originally posted by pennfly:
quote:
Originally posted by Boxhead:
Roger Green does fine work too.

Green was fired from a Game and Fish commissioner position by the governor of Wyoming for some illegal hunting, poaching problems. May want to find someone a little more"trustworthy".

Perhaps. I do know he builds a fine rifle and I would use him without question.

15 May 2012, 23:51

Boxhead

quote:
Originally posted by G.Hansen:
quote:
Originally posted by Boxhead:
quote:
Originally posted by 1894mk2:
Boxhead,

Lovely!

What rings are those?

The ones that Pete supplied to fit his action.

Beautiful stock work and more interesting is how rings that aren't a full-split profile, got on that Leupold M8?

I recently inquired of Leupold to do just that, for me and they said they couldn't do it.

I'd heard or read that Leupold would, in fact, install non-split rings on their scopes, for their customers, but based on their written response, I was in error.

Does anybody else do this work without compromising the internal environment and/or nullifying Leupold's warranty?

Maybe I am misunderstandng your post. The rings shown are built by the action builder, Pete Grisel. I installed the scope. Leupold had nothing to do with it other than supplying the scope many years ago.

16 May 2012, 00:01

Duane Wiebe

Pete made his ring LOOK like that, it's actually split on the bottom and you just have to bend it open, install the scope and bend it back...yeah...sounds scary, but worked fine

16 May 2012, 00:10

Scrollcutter

The only problem I had with Pete's rings involved gold borders. Neither the wire, nor the mechanical attachment seemed to particularly enjoy the flexing.

17 May 2012, 07:52

montea6b

quote:
Originally posted by Boxhead:

Tell me more about that fine looking revolver in the background...

Please.

17 May 2012, 20:36

Boxhead

quote:
Originally posted by montea6b:
quote:
Originally posted by Boxhead:

Tell me more about that fine looking revolver in the background...

Please.

That's a Bowen built 500 Linebaugh. The Nimrod as he calls it. Grips are lacewood.