True wood stock options - semi high end

[Kwilm]

Just ordered an impact action to build a 25 Creedmoor and wanting to something a little different. I’m a huge fan of the T2A from Manners so I’m wanting to find something similar to that style. I’ve found Russo Stocks online but not having tons of luck finding other places that offers that style of stock.

I’m not wanting to do an exhibition grade wood that is going to run me 3,000+ for a blank bit I would like some nice, pretty burlwood or something that shows a nice grain. Any help is appreciated.

 

[PFG]

@Kwilm maybe take a chance and reach out to the folks at Cooper to see if they would share the source of their wood? I have a 6mm Creed in AAA+ French Walnut and the grain is beautiful.

 

[PBWalsh]

LRI can do it as well. Google their SHC rifle a few years ago. Had an ARC Mausingfield in a nicely figured wood stock that mimicked a Manners T5A chambered in 6CM I think.

Absolutely gorgeous rifle!

 

[PFG]

 

[Kadams1563]

You bought an Impact action I thought it was required to put them in foundation stocks?

They look like wood lol

 

[Kwilm]

You bought an Impact action I thought it was required to put them in foundation stocks?

They look like wood lol

Lol I’ve looked hard at those but not sold on the layering look of the micarta. I’m sure they are super nice but just not really what I want.

 

[Kwilm]

LRI can do it as well. Google their SHC rifle a few years ago. Had an ARC Mausingfield in a nicely figured wood stock that mimicked a Manners T5A chambered in 6CM I think.

Absolutely gorgeous rifle!

Yeah that was one badass rifle for sure!

 

[el-wood]

This one might still be for sale.

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...k-and-maple-a-5-stock-rem-700-sa-750.6869793/

 

[Another Casual]

Depending on what you want, Boyd's sells hardwood stocks. They usually have a few different types and grades of wood. More of a mid range than a high-end though, but depending on your hdiget the value is there.

 

[Nik H]

Check these out....I have done business with Wenig and Old Tree. Some buds have done business with the other two.

http://www.russoriflestocks.com

http://www.russoriflestocks.com

http://www.wenig.com

http://www.oldtreegunblanks.com/index.html

 

[Kwilm]

This one might still be for sale.

https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...k-and-maple-a-5-stock-rem-700-sa-750.6869793/

Nice looking stock. I’m wanting a solid piece instead of something that’s been glued together. Plus I’m a lefty so nothing is easy...

 

[Nik H]

Nice looking stock. I’m wanting a solid piece instead of something that’s been glued together. Plus I’m a lefty so nothing is easy...

I am LH as well. That is why I went with Wenig...they can do anything you want....all it takes is $$$$

 

[FatBoy]

Alex can order whatever kind of blank you like. I takes some time to get the stock duplicated, and you're going to have to do final fitting and finishing when you bed. We leave the ejection port, bolt release, etc. solid up top so we can put it exactly where it needs to be when the action is bedded.

http://www.masterclassstocks.com

I think Carl does most of his duplication and may be another good person to call.

http://www.carlbernosky.com

 

[Edds]

Several years ago I stopped by a place called Calico Hardwoods in Santa Rosa CA and bought a couple of blanks. They had thousands of gunstock blanks in various grades.

 

[Jackalope]

Taylor Precision makes beautiful walnut stocks if you’re into the m40 pattern.

 

[2c1fr]

Tag to read

 

[Tony1320]

Check out Cerus Rifleworks they make beautiful stocks

 

[Kwilm]

I ended up going with a Turkish walnut with Joel Russo at Russo Rifle Stocks. Super nice guy. Anxious to get it cut and profiled. Here’s a pic of each side of the blank.

 

[FatBoy]

you didn't mess around with the blank. that's going to be gorgeous.

 

[Kwilm]

you didn't mess around with the blank. that's going to be gorgeous.

Thanks man. I always high hopes of trying to save a little money then fall in love with something way higher dollar than I planned on doing. Oh well gonna be a long couple of months waiting for it to get finished out.

 

[PBWalsh]

@Kwilm

How does your stock maker perfectly align the outline?

 

[Kwilm]

@Kwilm

How does your stock maker perfectly align the outline?

Not sure but after looking at several pieces of his work I have full confidence in his ability

 

[PBWalsh]

Oh I’m sure, just wondering. Looks like it will be a gorgeous stock.

 

[Kwilm]

Oh I’m sure, just wondering. Looks like it will be a gorgeous stock.

Thanks. I wasn't 100% sure what you meant but He uses a CNC program to cut it to my action and barrel profile so all it takes is a pillar bed.

 

[BroncoMustang]

I ended up going with a Turkish walnut with Joel Russo at Russo Rifle Stocks. Super nice guy. Anxious to get it cut and profiled. Here’s a pic of each side of the blank.

Do you have updates photos (of the finished product)? Would love to see them; bet it looks great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Kwilm]

Do you have updates photos (of the finished product)? Would love to see them; bet it looks great. Thanks for sharing.

I’m still waiting on the finished product. Last time I talked to Joel in February he was going to try for mod to late April. I’ve tried to get ahold of him several times this week with no luck. I’m betting he’s in Indy for the NRA show. Hopefully I will have an update soon. It’s killing me lol.

 

[Geno C.]

What was his original quoted lead time?

 

[Kwilm]

What was his original quoted lead time?

He was shooting for the end of April

 

[2c1fr]

Any updates?

 

[Kwilm]

Any updates?

Talked to him about two weeks ago. He was thinking 3-4 weeks at that time so
We should be about 2 weeks out. He had some veery understandable yet unavoidable circumstances come up so it pushed him back a little longer.

 

[Alabusa]

Following to see the end product

 

[2c1fr]

Can’t wait to see it done!

 

[CaptNemo]

Gorgeous piece of wood.
Can’t wait to see photos of the finished stock.

 

[DangerRanger]

Excited to see this, I’ve spent a lot of time speaking with Joel and hope to order one of his stocks in the future.

 

[just browsing]

Sounds like you got this one sorted out, but another good option for anyone looking is Cerus Rifleworks. Some of the stuff they make is absolutely incredible.

 

[Tony1320]

Check out Against the grain they started making beautiful wood stocks

 

[acudaowner]

love the toasted linseed oil stain look . on wood stocks . there are a few video's on youtube with the look . even a nice simple light minerial oil can really bring out a nice finish in wood .

 

[Kwilm]

Check out Against the grain they started making beautiful wood stocks

Yeah he’s done some cerekote work for me in the past. He’s not to far from me. I had already committed to Joel bonfire Derrick announced he was making wood stocks.

 

[Kwilm]

Joel sent me this today. Super anxious to see it finished now

 

[BroncoMustang]

Joel sent me this today. Super anxious to see it finished now

Looks nice; looking forward to the finished version, too.

 

[2c1fr]

Damn that’s nice!!!!!!

 

[CaptNemo]

Joel sent me this today. Super anxious to see it finished now

Holy Crap !!!!!

He put the bolt handle and the clearance cut on the wrong side of the rifle !!!!!

 

[pmclaine]

My woody should be done in a week or so....

The real beauty comes with the oil.

 

[Kwilm]

That is going to be bad ass!

 

[Kwilm]

Holy Crap !!!!!

He put the bolt handle and the clearance cut on the wrong side of the rifle !!!!!

LOL. Jon Beanland did the barreled action and mailed it straight to Joel. When Joel sent me the picture of it mocked up in the stock I texted back With “is that a lefty!? It’s supposed to be a right hander” I’m not sure if he had a heart attack or not but I wish I could have been there when he read my text.

 

[Kwilm]

Well it’s finally here in all her glory. It took just over a year from the date I ordered the first parts.

25 Creedmoor
Impact Lefty Action
Krieger 4 groove 22” barrel
Pins and Needles Fluting from Twisted Barrels
Triggertech Diamond Trigger
KMW Bottom Metal
Kahles 3-18
TBAC Ultra 7
Barreled Action work done by Jon Beanland
Stock built by Joel Russo

 

[gnochi]

That’s absolutely gorgeous.

 

[DangerRanger]

Damn....More pics

 

[Codiekfx400]

Too damn nice to shoot lol

 

[Kwilm]

Thank you guys. I got the first 40 rounds through it today. Ran 20 at 40 grains of H4350 to start breaking in barrel the. The 2nd 20 to start the ladder test. Going to hone in on 42.5ish that will put me around 2850. I had a good node with 44.2-44.5 with speeds at 2980 but I was getting light ejector marks. I’d love for this thing to be in the 2950-3000 range but it’s looking like it may be a bit optimistic with the 22” barrel. Anyway. Here’s the rest of the pics I have. I’ll try and get some more soon.