Would You Like to See These Stocks on The Market?

Would you like to see these stocks on the Market?

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I have the picture of the bedding block now.

mosinstockandbeddingblock.jpg
 
As others have said, if the stock costs more than the rifle, it may not be likely to succeed.

If I were to make this a business, it would be about the customer. Not the monetary return.
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Mmmmm-hmmmmmmm. A businessman, I see.:rolleyes:
 
I stand to my beliefs, attacked, misbelieved, what-have-you.

I have seen too many useful items for firearms out there that are over-priced, when something cheaper works just as well. It's messed up how companies get away with charging so much for things that shouldn't cost that much... i.e. AK's, AR's... FN sells each rifle to the US Government for $470 IIRC, and yet, a $470 AR in America (non-existant in my suspicions) wouldn't be worth it's weight in dog-turds.

These people's mark-up is rediculous. And the sad thing is, people allow them to charge so much because they buy the product... I digress. It's your money, spend it how you see fit. If you don't like the product, I'm not holding the proverbial gun to your head.

Like I said earlier. It's for people who want some improvement in one of their favorite rifles, or to build a project out of a Mosin, (which is what I'm planning to do down the road).
 
I just had a thought.

Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but as long as the rifle is attached to the stock, without movement, accuracy and function remains the same, doesn't it?

What if, instead of making a bedding block that's bedded to the rifle stock, what if I had the bedding block seperate, with no movement tolerance in the stock, say it fits like a glove in a single cut out space, sandwhiched between the barreled action and the bottom metal.

Is this something worth pursuing or is it a no-go.

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those look just like stocks i've already seen before.

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sorry, should have read before i looked at the pictures. didn't realize you were specifically talking about those models. i like the idea of putting modern looking stocks on older rifles.

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you really need a good 3-d modeling software to excite people with this. give solidworks a try.
 
Don't listen to the nay-sayers, man. You have a good idea, and you should go for it if that's what you wanna do. I ran into a guy at the local gun show selling K98's with custom wood furniture for $1,000 and he was actually making sales. What you have here is an entry into a niche market, and as the poll shows there's roughly 50% interest in your proposed product, which is great. As with any aftermarket product, you're only gonna be looking at a tiny percentage of the buying market, but there will be those customers that make your day worth it.
I know guys that have put $1000+ into aftermarket parts for their 870's, so your customers are out there.

BTW: CTD has your Mosin scope mount solution for 42 bucks
 
what if I had the bedding block seperate, with no movement tolerance in the stock, say it fits like a glove in a single cut out space, sandwhiched between the barreled action and the bottom metal.
Is this something worth pursuing or is it a no-go.
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Take a look at www.stockysstocks.com , they have a stock exactly like what you are talking about (AccuBlock stock), removable bedding area so the same stock can be sold for different rifles, just insert the proper bedding insert. It's a good idea, but you have to figure out how to make money on it or you will go broke trying to make people happy. And last time I checked, going broke was not a good business practice.
 
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I never heard of a commercial interchangeable bedding block, guess my idea would work, if it works on other rifles. I'm not sure I like the idea of having the same block for multiple stocks though, mainly because all recievers are different, and I plan on doing these for more than just a R700 or what have you.

My ideas are for the Mosin, the Mauser (which, if not mistaken, should cover the Springfield, to? Answer there?), and the K31. Though, there's a potential of more. Guess I could venture into the Savage and the Remington's, seeing as they're both entry-level F-class rifles (on level of accurization).

DiCarnage, I gotta thank you for the continued support! Means a lot!

My scope mount is something that I would like to do. That way, there is no serious modification to the rifle (drill and tap, yet another one of my ideas for a drop in rifle, which can be scoped WITHOUT modification) and I believe, if done right, has the chance to be fairly accurate. It is bolted to the bedding block, torqued down, though lbs./in. unknown at the moment (does it need to be specific?)

Loose Holster Dan: I do need some better designing software. But I'm working with what I have right now. :)

Scorch: Your point is seen, and I'll raise you that with good customer service, comes good business. :p
 
You can relax with the extended magazine because one has already been patented and is in the process of being produced by this guy:
http://www.datamancer.net/blog/
He's a good guy and a member of gunandgame.com as well as calguns.net. You could probably work a deal with him and then package out your stocks with his mags to make a sweet deal for mosin-modders.
 
Unrelated, if you're not able to spring for some CAD software, I suggest you try Google Sketchup. Might give you a better result than MS Paint, and real CAD files that can be exported to g-code, converted to DXF, and used for CAM.

http://sketchup.google.com/
 
I am not going to relax, because in my opinion, I've got the better design, and I just need to get one fabbed up. Mine is detachable, like an AR-15 magazine.

I like datamancers work, don't get me wrong, I'd love a 10 round Mosin, but his isn't detachable. I want to do a detachable variation. If I'm limited to doing it to the rifles I build for my sole possession, sure, fine, no big deal. But AFAIK, he doesn't have the patent for a detachable box magazine.

However... The package deal would be a pretty nice idea... I'll have to look him up. Link to his site?
 
Far be it from me to tell someone NOT to do something they're interested in, I just assumed that it would mean you wouldn't have to spend that extra time working on the mechanics of the mag when you could utilize that time more for the stock production. You can reach his main site from the link I provided or just www.datamancer.net I believe.
 
Thanks for the link and consideration, Savage.

I tried that Google Sketchup, not really a fan. Too hard for me to get used to. Plus, I can't even get one of the designs to shape how I wanted.
 
Well I got some good news. I've got a nice oak log coming my way from a buddy who's in the tree service. I'll cut it down to a reasonable block before I let it dry and season. Anyone have any recommendations for how long I should let it season?
 
You come up with those stocks for less than $100, and I'd likely buy a Mosin and one of your stocks, just to try it out. I've had a couple in the past, but always ran into folks that wanted them more than I did.
 
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