Where to get a good custom stock?

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pippin53

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I have a Swedish mauser, that Kimber sporterized in the early 90's. It's a wonderful hunting rifle, with a durable synthetic stock. However, I want to make it look a little nicer.

I know people say that wood stocks aren't as stable as laminate, or as durable as synthetic. But a nice would stock has a "soul" to it that I love.

Are there any good wood gunstock makers?

I checked out Boyd's, they seem to only offer laminate or "standard" walnut with a plastic cap in a 96 mauser action. Richards Microfit has a huge selection of great wood, however, I have heard bad things about their quality control and the time it takes.

Are there any other good wood gunstock makers, or is Richards Microfit the only game in town? And, if so, is Richards an alright company? Are they worth the money?
 
Thank you for those links. However, the first three only offer mauser 98, and their phones are busy. The last one only offers one grade of walnut for a 96 action.

Is there anything more specific?
 
They should all have plain walnut, or any grade of fancy, as I know Macon has. You'll have to call in an order for it, if it's not for web order. Also, they can all make one, but if they don't have a pattern, they'll need the old stock, which will be ruined in the duplicator, so be prepared to part with it.

Macon is the guys that bought what was left of EC Bishop. I have had good success with Gunstocks, Inc. too, and he can make any stock as long as he has the pattern. If they don't list it, it doesn't mean they can't make it, but you'll have to get them on the horn most likely, or by e-mail.
 
Call Richards Microfit, they will make you any grade stock you want. Takes about 3 months, but they can do it.
 
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