Pricing for surface machining the H/S and B/C stocks that have the "cast in" bedding block is $200.00. We'll need it about a week.
We've also done the Hogue "rubbermaid" stocks with the bedding block. Price is the same for those.
The AICS and AI AX type chassis stocks can also be done. These cost more because there is significantly more work. We have to chew on the bolt handle inlet, the recoil lug, and a number of other features. The price for these is $350.00 Both Left and Right handed models are available for all the stocks we can do.
I've done one Manner's Mini Chassis. We can make it work, however it does not lend itself well to this upgrade. The issue at hand is I have to drop the action almost .100" to get the bottom of the surfacing flush with the channel in the bedding block. It will demand that the barrel channel be lowered as well. Like I said, I've done only one and it went well, but it will require some additional work. Price for these is $300.00
I don't have a crystal ball on any of these stocks. The "cast in" bedding blocks used by H/S and B/C can vary a smidge in height. In some instances the barrel channels have to be reworked in order to regain/restore the required amount of clearance. Because of this I MUST have the barreled action in hand. I don't write "generic" programs for this. Each barrel channel is fitted using the same surfacing techniques. What I do is write the code specific to each barrel contour. Gunsmiths all have varying ideas on how much cylinder needs to be hanging off the front of the receiver. It's not a bad thing, but it makes it unrealistic to write a single program for a Remington Varmint. (as an example)
Machining a barrel channel is a $75.00 add on for this service. Running a channel only is $100.00 because I still have to go through the same setup. Those who don't wish to have this done can decline it. Just know you'll be wearing out your elbows with 100 grit and wooden dowels as you fit the channel at home. Like I said, not every stock needs it. It's just a variance in manufacturing that sometimes has to be dealt with.
Our turnaround on this service is pretty good. Usually its back in your hands within 2 weeks. We are heavily laiden with work due to our ongoing Group Buys (it's gone viral!) but we've been able to squeak these jobs in here/there as they show up.
Be happy to help.
Chad
