New Stocks

[48REO]

I have found the website of a company that manufactures Stock carving duplicators, and it has inspired me to perhaps buy one and set up a company that custom carves new gunstocks. Is there much of a demand? I have several Savage 99 stocks that I can do for myself, but, of course, I would like for the machine to pay for itself, and also to give me a good income. Are there many places that produce new stocks? I have heard that the waiting time is intolerable, usually. Where can one get a stock carved? I am not talking about the usual, like a remington 70, but rather a rare one, like one of my own: a Savage 99 and matching forearm. Some thoughts?

 

[Jackal]

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/ProductDetail/430641711117

 

[jmr40]

I am not talking about the usual, like a remington 70, but rather a rare one,

A Remington 70 would be quite rare , I know what you meant.

I just don't see the demand. personally. Not if you intend to make a profit. If the equipment isn't too expensive there might be a niche market

 

[rcmodel]

The market is pretty well covered for vintage replacement wood.

http://www.brownells.com/manufacturers/WOOD PLUS/index.htm

And modern stuff.

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com

Then, the other thing is?

Do you have a good source of good walnut or other good stock blanks at affordable prices?

Or your own logging operation / saw mill / Klein drying oven, and aging warehouse??
And a few years you can wait before you can make stocks out of the seasoned blanks?

rc