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Offline Bridger

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Richards micro fit stocks
« on: September 19, 2003, 03:25:50 PM »
i want to restock a Sako Finnfire Varmit -22LR.  I see that Richards Micro fit makes a stock for this rifle. They state the stocks are 96% inletted but that could mean there is a lot of work left so I'm wondering if anyone here can tell me their experience with their stocks and if they were satisfied. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2003, 07:43:13 PM »
I've quite a few of their stocks and have  been fairly satisfied with them.  A couple left no room for mistakes..  Their margins were razor thin..  but sufficient..  Their attitude towards the customer can be a bit cavalier at times, and they do have their rules!!  Over all I'd rate them OK..  They have some real bargains on their website..  and beautiful wood...
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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2003, 12:55:10 PM »
I have the benefit (?) of being in easy driving distance of Richards Microfit Stocks in Sun Valley, CA (the Los Angeles area).  I have several of their do-it-yourself stocks, as do almost all of my shooting friends and acquaintenances.

Overall, I'd rate them as very good at describing what needs to be done to finish or fit their stocks to a given action.  Yes, they DO have bargain stocks with beautiful figure, and frequently at significant discount because of minor (repairable) imperfections.

Give them a try.  I'm sure you will be pleased.

John
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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2003, 08:08:13 PM »
I got a Microfit for my Savage 22/250 from Elk Ridge, didn't know they were a distributor or I would have bought directly from Richards. It was more work than I had anticipated. "MicroFit" I thought meant unfinished like a Boyds stock but mine came in rough as a cob, looked like they carved it out with a beltsander. I got a thumbhole tactical style in black laminate. The cooling slots in the forend were not straight, not even or parallel, one side lower than the other, barrel channel not even close to centered. It was not what I was expecting. Would I buy another one? Yeah, they are super cool looking stocks but now I know how much work it will take to finish one. Took a long time to make it presentable but it turned out really pretty.
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2003, 01:58:24 AM »
Thanks for all the information on this. I went ahead and ordered one. I have a gunsmith friend to help me get it inletted correctly and I can finish whatever sanding and final shaping might be needed. It'll be a couple of months before I get it so have all winter to get it finished. If this turns out as I hope it will it will be a huge improvement over the factory stock.
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« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2003, 11:44:49 AM »
microfit had the most beautiful wood, but, I found that they were beyond "cavalier" they stetched "it will be ready in 10 days to 2 weeks" almost 5 months.  Was it worth it? Not sure yet.  I have found Boyds to be much faster and friendlier and the products are very good.  Maybe not as pretty but certainly worth the money.
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I like Richard's...HHAATTEE Boyd's
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2003, 02:52:38 AM »
I have used both, I really like Richard's wood the best. They are a bit slow. I woudl rate the inletting as closer to 90% which I prefer because that leaves me enough to fit the stock to the barrelled action and the user. As for Boyd's, I had a horrible first experience with them. I thought well maybe it was a fluke, I hate to rule out a gun related company on one try. Well the second opportunity was even worse and in person at the Shot Show..... I'll whittle a stock out a 2x6 piece of pressure treated lumbar before I deal with them again. The great american gunstock company is another decent shop, pricier, but higher grades  of woods. Some real good deals on the internet specials

Doc
(Donaldson's Custom Shop, White, Georgia)
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