Would You Like to See These Stocks on The Market?

Would you like to see these stocks on the Market?

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So you take a $100 rifle, put on a 200 or so stock, an additional couple hundred in gunsmith services and you get a $50 rifle.

No Sir, not for me. I like the way my Mosin shoots now, Plus its CMP GSM Legal.

I though I would be in the minioity bu it looks like just south of 50% voted NO THANKS
 
Thank you, shooter_john.

I plan on building two prototypes. One for a drop in rifle, to test accuracy gains from stock, and a second to see the accuracy potential of a target class mosin.

If anyone lives in the Council Bluffs, Iowa or Omaha, Nebraska region, and have another Mosin they want to donate for trials, pm me. You'll get your rifle back. Or heck, you could test the rifle yourself. All I have is an M44 for a Mosin, so I wouldn't be able to test the 91/30.
 
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So you take a $100 rifle, put on a 200 or so stock, an additional couple hundred in gunsmith services and you get a $50 rifle.

No Sir, not for me. I like the way my Mosin shoots now, Plus its CMP GSM Legal.

I though I would be in the minioity bu it looks like just south of 50% voted NO THANKS
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The stock isn't going to be in the $200 dollar range. Just goes to show how well (or lack there of) you read this thread, kraigwy.

These stocks are designed for pure, PURE, drop in installation. No gunsmithing needed. That's my job. I build the stock, I build the bedding block, you enjoy the rifle and it's expected accuracy gains.

I am quite offended that you think it'll turn a $100.00 rifle, which were made by the millions, into a $50.00 rifle.

Though, like stated. I'm not holding the proverbial gun to your head to make you buy it. Maybe I can change your mind down the road. Who knows. This stock is built for purpose. A nice accessory for someone who whats to change the look of their old warhorse, or have a stock that they can build a custom rifle off of.
 
For those of you who are following what I'm doing with these stocks, visit the album link to keep updated on some different design ideas. I'm making some headway into getting the materials, but a search for free supplies always takes a while (I'm unemployed so gotta make do with what I can get).

Also, if you'd like to keep informed on what's going on, visit the bottom link.

Custom Designs

THR Thread
 
I think they would make a very good business venture. A lot would depend on the quality and materials.
But for me no, the reasons are for old military guns, I like them original.
 
I think you do need to hit a price-point.
Boyd's and Richards Microfit already offer stocks for the MN, so what you're proposing isn't really anything new, other than perhaps the tactical style.

I have a sporter in a Boyd's stock, bedded the receiver, and installed pillars. Shoots just over minute of angle with handloads.

I think if you can get in the $100-$200 range you might be a competitor.

The "thing" that separates a MN from the rest of the pack (Mausers,etc) is that they cannot be re-barreled with any degree of fiscal sanity. No one manufactures a pre-threaded and chambered barrel for them. All you can do, is find another 70 year old action with a decent 70 year old barrel...

I love my Mosin-Nagant, but I also recognize it's limitations.
 
So you take a $100 rifle, put on a 200 or so stock, an additional couple hundred in gunsmith services and you get a $50 rifle.

No Sir, not for me. I like the way my Mosin shoots now, Plus its CMP GSM Legal.
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Sorry but I have to agree with Kraig.

After all the labor.. money.. and tinkering... you could have just gone and bought a used Remington or a Savage... which will be more accurate.. and more ammo available.

What I am getting at is your going to end up with a rifle that isn't competition legal (a big selling point for the mosin) that wont perform the same as a modern design. So really you just have a labor intensive paper puncher.... which is fine if you want to tinker around for yourself.. but as far as making them for others... I would have a feeling your business would not last long.
 
I have a reputation of being kind of a traditionalist when it comes to rifle platforms, but I will say that I am impressed with the look of the first several stocks.
 
If theres one thing I hate its a shoddily crafted, rotted out old mosin nagant. Everytime I go to the range I see "that guy" with one, struggling to hit paper.

Im far from an elitist when it comes to what guns/brands to own, but I see no reason to own one of those piles of crap. Spend the extra money and get something respectable. If you are literally so poor that you must use a 50$ rifle to hunt with, then great and I wish you luck.

But if you are just amassing them because they are cheap, why?
 
They are a decent cheap rifle one can compete in CMP competitions with.... there are shooting worlds outside of hunting there bud...:eek:

I have a Mosin... so maybe I am THAT guy... but I also have a safe full of old Sako's... and sub MOA "tactical" rifles that will print 1 hole at 100 yards.

The reason why I have the mosin.... because they are $50 to $100.... is there a reason NOT to have one.... Ammo is dirt cheap.... and most importantly...

I LIKE SPEAKING IN A BAD FAKE RUSSIAN ACCENT TO MY FRIENDS.:D

They are $1000 dollars worth of fun for only $50.:cool:

Not to mention if you put the bayonet on.. when your out of ammo... you have a handy war pike.;)

They are MORE accurate after consuming high amounts of Vodka *** JUST A JOKE, DONT TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS**
 
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Im far from an elitist when it comes to what guns/brands to own, but I see no reason to own one of those piles of crap
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I like my Mosin Nagant. It shoots low and to the left, but if you know your rifle you can allow for this. As wrote above ammo is cheap, and they are a lot of fun to shoot. Maybe people should not be gun snobs and let people enjoy the guns they want without people judging them.
 
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I realize that these stocks aren't everyone's cup of tea. But I'm also not forcing everyone to buy them with the proverbial gun to the forehead.

If it's not your style, great. Don't buy it. But it IS someone's else. I'm not too big of a fan of a tacticooled stock for a mil-surp rifle, but I gave it a draw up, liked the look, and posted to see if anyone else did. Obviously some do.

The price point is going to be set pretty cheap. I'm aiming for right around a c-note. Gives someone who isn't making enough for one of them newer tactical styled rifles a chance at another, cheaper, less modern substitute. Bear in mind, these rifles are tactical, too, they are battle rifles.

All I'm doing is giving someone who wants it a better look for their rifles. It's your money, do as you see fit. You can buy my stock, or you can go buy Boyd's, or you can keep yours plain. It's up to you. All I can do is convince you through design and function.
 
Go for it!
I emailed Boyd's just a couple of weeks ago asking them to make their "Tacticool" stock for the Mosin.

I need a benchrest stock, and the ones they offer are more hunting style.
I'm getting ready to chop off the one I have, and use our Choate tactical stock as a template for the buttstock, and marry them together.

I do believe you could have some success with a tactical style, at the price point you mentioned.

Good luck with it!
 
For those of you who're still interested in this endeavor of mine, it has been decided that, through popular demand, that the SV-98 design will be the first one made.

And through some suggestions from a couple neighbors on THR, I've opened up a PayPal account to accept donations to get these stocks under-way. Now, I'm not asking for much, well, nothing at all, but it's a way you can show your support of the project and to help accelerate the process.

The ID on PayPal is: i.ma.tas@hotmail.com

You don't have to give anything, but it's up to you if you would like to see a stock made-up and tested sooner rather than later. I'd also ask that you send a PM letting me know amount donated, if any, so I know who to thank.

I also set up a Facebook page for this stock endeavor. If you'd like to follow, here's the link:

LJ's Mil-Surp Stocks
 
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And for those who lay money down at the start will get that amount in credit towards the stock of their choice, or towards engraving, what-have-you. Could go towards finishing... it's up to the customer. This would work great for those who want to get their dibs in on a stock first, because if I land myself a job before the cost of materials is reached through donations, those members who have donated will be refunded their donation, AND will be able to keep their credit towards their stock of choice. Sound fair enough?
 
You are a million miles from profit , be prepared to spend some serious money to take this project from MS Paint to on-shore fab.
 
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