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Im thinking about getting a new [wood] stock for my Rem 798 30-06 [Zastava] Mauser 98... If I was to have a semi-custom stock done what would you recommend... I would like to buy a rough semi-inletted stock of pretty decent quality and have a stockmaker finish it and checker it and customize it a bit...ebony fore end cap, grip cap, reshaped, etc... Where could I pick OUT a stock of decent quality...I'm a hunter and not into super expensive stocks but want something a bit nicer than my laminate stock from Remington if you know what I mean... Any ideas??? Thank you! | ||
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Howsit? There are a few places that specialize in selling semi-finished stocks. I'd check Boyd's, Richard's Microfit, and Great American Gunstocks for the semi-inletted stock. I know Boyd's used to offer various grades of wood for all their patterns. I've fitted a number of Richard's stocks and the one's I've seen were OK, but I don't like their patterns much. Great American has nice patterns. John Farner If you haven't, please join the NRA! | |||
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Aloha John... Howzit! Thanks for the info... I sent you a PM.... Aloha, Ro | |||
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much depends on how much you really want (or are willing) to spend on a stock. There are several folks that post here that can get you a "knock out" stock but as the old saying.....it's not cheap!!!!! That said absolutely no where can you get a better and more beautiful stock than a custom by a few folks that post here.....forgive me for not playing favorites and mentioning names but Jim Kobe is among those that can do this!!!!! There are stock blanks offered from time to time (and possibly one or more right now) right here on the AR classifieds. Trez Hensley had (and just might still have) a gorgeous piece of Claro and the price is what one will shell out for a blank of that quality. I and others here can coach you thru a lot of the process......and when the spending goes over a couple years it's not so bad....and can be fun too. For a guy that likes guns and (in your case African) hunting a custom rifle is the frosting on the cake.....make it a sweet one! /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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Avoid Richards Micro-fit stocks like a thinking voter will avoid Oblather. They are crap. The inletting is crap. You'll need a chainsaw to cut away the excess wood. Just do yourself and your wallet a big favor-- do not buy one. Why am I so down on them? Personal experience... | |||
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Hey my friend... I understand what you're saying... I think I'm just looking to upgrade the factory laminated stock with a semi-custom stock... I know the two you mentioned here as I've seen there work posted and talked about and having a stock made by either of them with real quality wood would be a dream come true.... But I don't have the WALLET for that type of INCREDIBLE quality... That's why I was thinking of just finding someone to do me a semi-custom one as maybe that might be more affordable... As always thank you much for your HELP and ADVICE!!!!  | |||
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I appreciate the heads-up on them!!!  | |||
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Even a basic stock done by someone will cost some $$$. Another option would be a late model MKX or Daly factory. Some have decent wood and they will not break the bank. Should be a drop in for the 798 As usual just my $.02 Paul K | |||
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Paul, Thanks... That's a great idea to start with...I wonder if any of our smiths here have one laying sround the shop that they're willing to get rid of??? Anyone? Please PM me if you can help? Thanks! | |||
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I would get a McMillan fiberglass stock for $450. If you buy an "affordable" wood stock you will always wish you had saved up and gotten what you really wanted; the only cheap way to get a great wood stock is to do the work yourself. For myself, I'm better at making money at my job than I am at woodworking, so I'd rather pay someone to do the stock right the first time. The cost of a McMillan is less than what some "affordable" wood stocks cost, and they are true drop ins that do not warp and are dead tough. If you're looking to upgrade from laminate, and don't want to spring for true walnut, go McMillan. | |||
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I understand what you're saying but I gotta exhaust a few preliminary options first as a decent FACTORY stock [wood] would suit my fancy if I can refinish it and have someone here do me a sweet checkering! Then it just might be affordable... I appreciate the advice...As I'm always open to hear options...Thanks! | |||
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Reshaping and refinishing a factory stock would be a great project, and a good way to learn. I've done it with milsurp Mausers. I thought you were asking about high grade stocks, rather than "project" type stocks. I've enjoyed finishing the stocks I've worked on as I feel it is the most accessible of the operations for a laymen. When it comes to removing alot of wood you need to read up, or consult someone, who can help you keep all the lines in proper relation to one another. Have fun! | |||
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O45, Now you got me buddy! I did a CZ 550 American 308 last year...It was reshapred and refinished and it came out very well... Looking to do the same here... My BAD... I should've gave more info... Thanks and I agree I enjoy doing it too! | |||
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Should be a few take off Mark X stocks out there, PM the 'smiths on this board; quite a few guys buy these rifles as donors. The CZ stocks are ripe for refinishing, I did that with my full stock 9.3x62 and it was a head turner without that oily factory finish. | |||
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I couldn't agree with you more... I used TRU-OIL on it and I was more than pleased with my efforts... Now I gotta do my CZ 550FS 6.5x55 Swede and CZ 550FS 7x57mm Mauser... One day I'll get me that CZ 550 9.3x62mm and sell my Ruger MKII 338WM...But its just too new to sell as its new to me but looks like its only been fired once or twice... | |||
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Accurate Innovations made one for Chuck Hawks. I assume they have the pattern in stock now. It's awesome: http://www.chuckhawks.com/a-i_remington_798.htm "Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid" -- Ronald Reagan "Ignorance of The People gives strength to totalitarians." Want to make just about anything work better? Keep the government as far away from it as possible, then step back and behold the wonderment and goodness. | |||
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Thanks but not really what I'm looking for at the present... I'll keep looking for a factory stock to suit me just maybe some smith here might have one laying in the back of the shop??? | |||
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