Stock from a homemade walnut blank

[Bill Guadagnini]

Are there reasonable stock carvers out there willing to inlet a rifle from a blank? If so what is the going rate? I cut my own blank from a walnut log and let it sit for two years - no cracking. I was planning on going with Jim Chambers since he allows you to use your own blank. I would appreciate any feedback.

 

[Cruzatte]

Give these guys a call. Knob Mountain Muzzleloading

 

[appalichian hunter]

I would think an reputable builder would be able to work with you, I think (not sure) even kiebler states they would work with your blank as long as it is the proper size to work into the stock .

 

[No Deer]

Pecatonica carved out one for me for $100 four years ago. Look them up:

http://www.longrifles-pr.com/services.shtml

 

[Col. Batguano]

David Rase can do inletting and give you a 1/16" web at the breech if that's what you want. Your RR groove will be perfectly sized and centered. I have not had that experience with some of the others when that was what I asked for.

 

[Eric Krewson]

Jim Kibler will give you an honest assessment of your plank and tell you if it is of a quality that he can shape. I had a crotch wood walnut plank that I cut with a knot in it, he advised me correctly not to try to make a stock from it.