Reputable stock blank source? - The Firearms Forum

Bindernut · 01-18-2012, 10:39 AM

Anyone have a favorite source for rifle stock blanks?
In particular, I'm just looking for a nice straight grain walnut or maybe some mild figuring.

I'm not opposed to semi-inletted or semi-shaped either but the project I've got in mind calls for a pre-war european sporter design and I haven't found any semi-finished patterns that tickles my fancy so far.

H-D · 01-18-2012, 11:59 AM

http://rifle-stocks.com/
Richard's microfit they have all grades and I think they will sell a blank

Bindernut · 01-18-2012, 05:16 PM

Thanks H-D, Richards doesn't carry any plain-grade Black Walnut though, just Claro or fancy grades at the moment. Too much figure and color variation for what I'm looking for.
American or European Black Walnut, or plain-figure English Walnut is what I'm on the hunt for.

There are quite a few companies out there when you start searching the net and even blanks on flea-bay, but I'm hoping for a little pre-purchase feedback from guys that have ordered from places before.

01-18-2012, 10:39 AM	#1
Bindernut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND, USA Posts: 2,446	Reputable stock blank source? Anyone have a favorite source for rifle stock blanks? In particular, I'm just looking for a nice straight grain walnut or maybe some mild figuring. I'm not opposed to semi-inletted or semi-shaped either but the project I've got in mind calls for a pre-war european sporter design and I haven't found any semi-finished patterns that tickles my fancy so far. -->

01-18-2012, 11:59 AM	#2
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Reputable stock blank source? http://rifle-stocks.com/ Richard's microfit they have all grades and I think they will sell a blank __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

01-18-2012, 05:16 PM	#3
Bindernut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND, USA Posts: 2,446	Re: Reputable stock blank source? Thanks H-D, Richards doesn't carry any plain-grade Black Walnut though, just Claro or fancy grades at the moment. Too much figure and color variation for what I'm looking for. American or European Black Walnut, or plain-figure English Walnut is what I'm on the hunt for. There are quite a few companies out there when you start searching the net and even blanks on flea-bay, but I'm hoping for a little pre-purchase feedback from guys that have ordered from places before. Last edited by Bindernut; 01-18-2012 at 05:19 PM..