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The wood I may pick up is Black Walnut. Turns out it’s about 60 years old and was originally dried for the purpose of making a stock. Been sitting in a basement in the rather dry Rockies since.

In that case I would not be afraid of using it.

The third rifle done is Black Walnut if I remember correctly. Black Walnut rifle

Thanks. I don’t know where to begin... Action, cartridge, and there is actually turning the wood into a properly shaped stock.

I would have Pac-Nor do everything. No need for a smith to do this. And it may come out how you actually wanted it in the first place.

It will help you to know the action, long or short, then barrel contour, floor plate or not, also, ebony tip or plain. I would start there. Mine was originally going to be for a Husqvarna 1900, but as it was being roughed shaped I changed my mind and went Kimber.
You will also need to decide what stock style you want. Sporter, with or without cheek piece, if cheek piece then shadow line or not. Monte Carlo or no Monte Carlo. Lots to decide and know before jumping in.

Not sure if this helped you or confused you more.

Wanted to add that I built mine to use and not as a show piece. No laughing at our dwarf Deer, but these 2 were shot using the Kimber. I'm not a trophy hunter, so legal meat is all I'm ever after.
The bigger one was shot using a Hornady 100gr. Interlock at a little over 225 yds. The smaller one at 80yds. using a Nosler 95gr. Partition. Point of impact at 100yds for both loads is within 1" of each other.

Meat on the ground is excellent and those two would taste better than a big old rutting buck anyhow!

Beautiful rifle, BTW!

You and I think alike.

And thank you.

Have Pac-Nor do the complete job, that way if there are any issues you do not end up having the gunsmith or Pac-Nor playing the blame game.

You can go their website and prices are posted there. They do good work and make good barrels, I have had 4 done by them in the last few years and all have shot very well.

drover

I really appreciate it guys. I knew one of the big companies did the complete job but for some reason i was thinking Lilja and I couldn't find anything on their site about smith work,except that they didn't do any.

I believe Hart will as well.

Have to jump in for Hart as well. Family owned shop, fast turnaround, and if you want accuracy, check their rep on benchrest sites. Since they don't make CM barrels, they are perfect to do your Montana.

They made a dupe barrel for me for my 8400 WSM, unfortunately the gunsmith I was using has passed, so it's not high on my list to finish. Hart's end of it was wonderful.

My son and I have had Pac-Nor do three. All very accurate and chamber without a hitch. I highly recommend them. Begin by going to their website, study their barrels, follow with a phone call and discuss your project. Sure a glad I did.

JIm

PAC-NOR did my Kimber 280 AI for just north of $650. CP.

I think Douglass will do all the work as well.

Better part of $1000

If you are looking for a smith, I have a Kevin Weaver custom Kimber on the way, so he may be a consideration as an option also.