Gunsmithing Old school build

[Bubb]

After a long time looking around I have decided on my first build. But I would like to do a old school(look) shooter first. There are so many tatical new age rigs on here it'll make your head spin. I would like a wooden stock 700 action .308 My question is does anyone know who (smith) still works or can make a .25" wooden stock master piece? Does anyone have pics of rigs like this?? Lets see what old school rigs are out there?

 

[bohem]

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Like this? Mauser action based 30-06 with a laminated wooden stock.

You're more likely to find the stock by perusing 6mmbr.com and their info on stocks since this place is mostly the tactical game, but any gunsmith on here that can build a gorgeous tactical rifle can certainly build what you're looking for as well.

The optics on that rifle above are junk which I've since upgraded to an NXS, but I'm proud of how it finished up. It was the first one I've ever built and it shoots very well (consistently 3/4 MOA, once in a while when the stars align it will pull off some 1/2 MOA groups at distances out to 600yd).

 

[Bubb]

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nice, even tactical rifles didn't always look like the ones of today. Something along the lines of what Carlos used.

 

[bohem]

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Thanks.

 

[RTH1800]

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How much do you want to spend? You could go from a 700 VS to a full bore M40 wood stock cloan.

 

[Bubb]

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I understand what your saying on having all the right digets and numbers. I"m more leaning towards look and function. I want to build a M40 clone in looks but get todays accuarcy? Does that make sense? I want as much accuracy as I can get but old shool look?

 

[bohem]

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A good stock that is pillar bedded and inletted well can do it. By the time you add anything adjustable to the stock you're more than likely going to end up with a rifle that's heavier than a fiberglassed stock but the look will be closer.

I'm a sucker for a nice wooden stock, top quality metal work mated to high level furniture is just gorgeous IMO.

 

[benjaminzero]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bubb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I understand what your saying on having all the right digets and numbers. I"m more leaning towards look and function. I want to build a M40 clone in looks but get todays accuarcy? Does that make sense? I want as much accuracy as I can get but old shool look?</div></div>

Look into http://www.accurateinnovations.com/ You can have a wood stock with the style of your choosing, complete with a aluminum bedding block. This can be skim bedded for the best performance. I know some have made M40 clone builds off of these stocks. Old school look, with what should be the accuracy you are looking for.

 

[Bubb]

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okay thanks for the info i'll look into them.

 

[RTH1800]

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If that is where you are headed, the wood stock will do fine. Synthetic stocks are not as much advantage as most people think. Glass, pillar bed and free float, accuracy will be just as good as any of them. The synthetic stocks are a benifit for extrem rough duty/humid areas or weight savings for BR shooters. Like many things in the world, much is monkey see/monkey do.
I saw a thread yesterday that the OP stated that he changed his scope mount to a heavy rail and huge rings so his rifle would shoot better! According to him, accuracy was helped a great deal. WTF!

 

[Bubb]

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I can't beleive so many people got away from wood for their builds?

 

[RTH1800]

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A lot of this comes from expirences in RVN. It was wet/raining/humid for months at a time. Stocks warped. I have used wood stocks all over the world and no trouble. Not as reliable as a McMillan, but not bad at all. It will make a nice build for you. If on some budget, you could get a Rem 700 and change to a wood stock. Numrich used to sell the 70's vintage police sniper stocks. Nice just remove the finish and oil away. If wanting a top of the line build, consider Mike Lau at TBA. He will do a wood stock M40 to as near spec as you wish to buy the parts for.