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13 August 2007, 21:28

butchloc

buying a new stock

it's been years since i did a preinletted stock, but i ordered one from richards in exhibition american walnut for a short action ruger 77. that was in march, they said 6 week delivery, long gone past, i've emailed and called them but get no answers. I'm about ready to cancel the order. question is if i cancel, who else do i order from?

13 August 2007, 21:40

dempsey

I would buy a blank and then send it off to a reputable duplicator. I'll suggest Mike Kokolus. It'll be a much better product and you may even save a buck or two.

http://www.gunstockduplicating.com/duplication.html

13 August 2007, 22:52

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by dempsey:
I would buy a blank and then send it off to a reputable duplicator. I'll suggest Mike Kokolus. It'll be a much better product and you may even save a buck or two.

http://www.gunstockduplicating.com/duplication.html

I agree.....I've never used Kokulus but heard good things.....I've been using Dennis Olson and I've been dearly happy with him!

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14 August 2007, 00:52

Masterifleman

Call Richards late in the afternoon, you'll usually get them. Their estimation on delivery, as you have found out, is optimistic in the extreme. I have bought from them quite a bit and have always been satisfied with what I got, just not the time frame. Of course, I'm really patient when it comes to that, Dennis Olson has had my rifle for two years and the only way I get an update is if I call him.

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14 August 2007, 00:55

Pegleg

Butch- I'm in the same boat as you. I ordered a stock in April for my 358 Win project and have not gotten any response in the last couple of months when e-mailing them. Hoped to get the rifle done for elk season this year but have no idea if I will see the stock for this season or next!

14 August 2007, 03:35

Rolland

Butch
I have just received a stock from Northwood gunstocks for a M24/47 I am going to build. It looks very good as far as the inletting goes and I got it with in a week.
You might take a look at their web site and see if there is something. www.northwoodgunstock.com
I have given up on Richards and GAG.

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14 August 2007, 03:44

jimatcat

i had good luck with boyds'... i ordered a jrs sporter in pepper laminate... was told 12 week delivery... it showed up in 5....and from the pics ive seen. it looks pretty good... my gunsmith said it was easy to fit, but then he's verrryy good at what he does....

14 August 2007, 04:33

10at6

Roger Biesen in Spokane. Al's old patterns and a great value. Work is very nice