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Offline Arkie-06

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« on: December 06, 2004, 03:12:19 PM »
Has anyone  purchased  a stock from Richards Microfit Gun Stocks ? They have been in business for  long time and thier prices look good . Anyone have a stock from them and were you pleased with it. I wanted to go with a Mcmillian, but they are a little pricy for me. Thanks. :)
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« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2004, 08:20:32 PM »
I've used them and had fair results.  Their prices are lower but the lady I spoke with was pretty poor as far as people skills go.  I have a mannlicher stock for a swede in the shop and a couple of sporter style..  I've not had to return one yet but have heard from folks that had alignment problems and some unacceptable gaps??
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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2004, 12:09:08 AM »
I have bought several stocks from Richards.  Prices were fair and stocks good.  Have bought everything from laminated to seconds and have been satisfied with them all.   Don
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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2004, 12:29:26 AM »
I've bought quite a few stocks from Richards and have been pleased.Nice wood for the money.
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2004, 03:35:34 AM »
I have purchased one stock from Richards and it took dang near six months to get it.  It is a nice looking stock and I like it but I found that I could do just as well, for a lot less, from Boyd's.  But, that's just me.  Mikey.
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« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2004, 03:30:03 PM »
Start from a stock blank, you will not believe the difference!!!!   If you can not do that check out Wenigs they are good and the inletting is undersized so you have to open it up, meaning no big gaps.
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« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2004, 08:24:19 PM »
Working from a blank is a real exercise and the ability to modify a style to fit a need or wish from a customer is a great thing, BUT for a first effort a semi inlet 90% stock is the way to go.  Later as you progress you may decide to design as well as finish a stock.  Please note though that many master stockmakers use a pantograph to remove a large quantity of the wood from a blank.  It saves the customer a bunch of money(time is money) and the stock is still custom designed.  The drawbach of course is the cost of the pantograph!!
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2004, 12:07:20 AM »
Fellas, Richards microfit stocks now offer 99% inletteting  for a few action types, can't remember all of them but Remington is one,so they should just drop in  with maybe a little work to do besides sanding it. Anyone tried thier Marksman stock? If so how'd you like it? Handling qualities, and would anybody recommend a thumb-hole design?
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2004, 07:37:10 AM »
I have used thumbhole stocks and like the verticle pistol grip but find manipulating the bolt handle is somewhat slower and more awkward.  Look for a large cutout for the thumb to allow easier use.  A 99% inlet stock is usually a mistake.  There are just to many variations from rifle to rifle and in craftsmanship.  A 95% inlet allows you to precisely fit the metal to the wood and eliminate gaps..  IMHO it's the way to go..  If using a thumbhole I would consider a laminated stock to aid in the strength..
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2005, 10:05:12 AM »
Fella's,  still searching for a good wood stock and just got off the phone with Accurate Innovations, very informed and polite people, answered all my questions, sold me.  They can make you just about whatever you want or need in a wal-nut or laminate with a  aluminum bedding block.  If you like wood stocks check um out. :D
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2005, 12:30:58 PM »
I purchased a short action BDL stock from Richard's and it was a fine fit. I bought some of their laminate samples for handgun grips and they have beautiful colors. I rate Richard's as one of the better stocks if you're handy with wood working.
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2005, 01:30:05 PM »
Flash, that is my problem as i'm not very good working with wood, I did call Richards to find out some particulars, and come to find out  i would have to do a LOT of wood removal  because  of my barrels diameter, just don't want to put that much time into it. Did talk to Accuracy Innovations and they can custom make me  a drop in stock with the bedding block . Price was very reasonable. I think they are worth a look.
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