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32,33 and 34 keep calling to me. 70 and 71 are nipping at their heals. If only I were willing to sell a few other firearms I could probably make one of them happen but I just don't want it that bad. Yet.
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Again, you need to call David!! He has the prices. I am just the messenger. I wasn’t given the prices when I posted the pictures…
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I sent him an email requesting prices and other info last night. Haven't heard back yet....
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I sent him an email requesting prices and other info last night. Haven't heard back yet.... Phone call would be better, he’s 82 and not too savvy with computers and electronics
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Okay, I'll consider that. But with so many blanks, it might be a long conversation. An email with pictures, reference numbers, pricing, and footnotes answering questions would be a lot more efficient to handle .
Where is he located?
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. . . I know the number 72 and number 53 blanks have already been sold. . . . Small world. Image below shows numbers 72 and 53 sitting in my gun builder's shop. They're destined for a couple of high-end pieces, most definitely not for my consumption. . --Bob . ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/FzjPLJhp/blanks.jpg) ,
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..might want to move them away from the woodstove..,
I have an email exchange ongoing with the owner of this incredible collection of wood, with details and prices for the couple that I was interested in,
patience is a worthy virtue,
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I am curious about the names of reputable stock builders who are still accepting work along with ball park price ranges. I figure under a grand for the blank and then over a grand for the stock work. Maybe I'm miles off with my guessing but from what I'm finding online, I'm not going to find a really nice custom rifle with the features I want for anything under $4K unless I happen to walk into a gunshop with a sleeper on the rack for cheap... You can check the gun makers guild website to get a lead on stock makers. And as far as the wood is concerned, I have a 280 REM stocked with a piece of Turkish Walnut that I paid $700 for. Not including the parts for the rifle my gunsmith charged me $4,000 for the labor which included cutting the stock , chambering the barrel, blueing and polishing, etc. The rifle was NOT cheap, but I have never regretted it. See pic... ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/16F4Kaf.jpg)
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I have an email exchange ongoing with the owner of this incredible collection of wood, with details and prices for the couple that I was interested in
patience is a worthy virtue, David will work with you, but yes you have to wait...phone conversation is better IMO, but that is just me. I spoke to him last week and he informed me he had a guy agree to buy 28 sticks, and another wanted six pieces. And oh by the way, the guy who purchased 28 sticks: he said those blanks were running anywhere from $700-$850 a piece...DAMN!!
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Almost looks like a Sako action?? Beautiful rifle!
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Almost looks like a Sako action?? Beautiful rifle! The 280 that you see above is built off a Dakota 76. The one that you see progress pics of (on pg1 of the thread, the 243 Winchester) is built off a Sako L57 NOT an L579. An L57! 😜
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Thanks! Never seen a l57. Very familiar with the l579.
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I am curious about the names of reputable stock builders who are still accepting work along with ball park price ranges. I figure under a grand for the blank and then over a grand for the stock work. Maybe I'm miles off with my guessing but from what I'm finding online, I'm not going to find a really nice custom rifle with the features I want for anything under $4K unless I happen to walk into a gunshop with a sleeper on the rack for cheap... You can check the gun makers guild website to get a lead on stock makers. And as far as the wood is concerned, I have a 280 REM stocked with a piece of Turkish Walnut that I paid $700 for. Not including the parts for the rifle my gunsmith charged me $4,000 for the labor which included cutting the stock , chambering the barrel, blueing and polishing, etc. The rifle was NOT cheap, but I have never regretted it. See pic... Sweet rifle, very pretty!
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I am curious about the names of reputable stock builders who are still accepting work along with ball park price ranges. I figure under a grand for the blank and then over a grand for the stock work. Maybe I'm miles off with my guessing but from what I'm finding online, I'm not going to find a really nice custom rifle with the features I want for anything under $4K unless I happen to walk into a gunshop with a sleeper on the rack for cheap... You can check the gun makers guild website to get a lead on stock makers. And as far as the wood is concerned, I have a 280 REM stocked with a piece of Turkish Walnut that I paid $700 for. Not including the parts for the rifle my gunsmith charged me $4,000 for the labor which included cutting the stock , chambering the barrel, blueing and polishing, etc. The rifle was NOT cheap, but I have never regretted it. See pic... When was the work done as that is pretty inexpensive these days?
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Nothing like a good stick of wood. Hmmm.
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Located in Houston but I have posted this for a friend. He (and the wood) are located in California... give him a call!
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30 something years ago I walked into a gun shop and saw a Model 70 Super grade 30-06 with stunning wood on it. The price was 800.00 something and my don't use the credit card for something you can't pay off right away unless it is a need rather than a want mantra kicked in.
If I had a time machine I'd go back and tell myself to break that rule this one time. I've enjoyed some nice rifles over the years but I think my hunting memories would have over all been better if I'd just hunted everything with that 30-06. A beautiful Model 70 .30-06 checks all the boxes for me!
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Located in Houston but I have posted this for a friend. He (and the wood) are located in California... give him a call! I was hoping the shop was here in the Houston area. I'd love to come observe and learn. Maybe bring my son so he could see some true craftsmanship.
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