Thread: Stock makers

Anyone recommend a good stock maker in NZ.
I have a rifle that I want a stock made for and the local guy that was going to do it, is finished making them after he completes one he is working on.
I have purchased a bit of walnut for the rifle already and really only wanted the guy I know to do it. I have seen a lot of his work. Even guided foreign clients that have his stocks.
I'm in no hurry to get it done but if anyone can recommend a good guy to do it that would be great.

Cheers

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The stock doctor Kevin Gaskill
I'm not sure how to get hold of him but someone must have his contact details.

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Laurie Bradley if he is still doing them.

Gaskill based at Raglan I think.

Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP

The stock doctor Kevin Gaskill
I'm not sure how to get hold of him but someone must have his contact details.

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Originally Posted by Woody

Gaskill based at Raglan I think.

I was just informed he retired last year. Cheers guys.

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Yep he’s moved into town, he was talking about one of his sons taking over.


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Have a look at Guntech in Gore, fella Corbus turns out some nice stocks

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Have a look at Guntech in Gore, fella Corbus turns out some nice stocks

Rung the cell number I found and no reply as yet.

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[QUOTE=R93;938570]Rung the cell number I found and no reply as yet.

Have seen some of Cobus's work....very nice stocks.

Garry Kowen over in central Otago makes a nice stock. He is pretty busy making knives at the moment though.
Here is a thread of some of his work

https://www.africahunting.com/thread...r-built.54264/

Keown?


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Just do it yourself Dave, how hard can it be


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Originally Posted by MSL

Just do it yourself Dave, how hard can it be


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I have tried to make a stock before. Let's just say it was functional but I was too embarrassed to be seen with it
I was ok at metal work but considered retarded when it came to woodwork.

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Originally Posted by MSL

Just do it yourself Dave, how hard can it be


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Have built two for Ruger mk2. I found the inletting by hand a bit complicated (time consuming) but was pleased how they came out.
Getting the pillars right was also interesting because of the angled action screw.
Shaping and finishing was enjoyable but (time consuming)
Did one for my sons T3 which was much simpler .
There are some pics on my profile.
What rifle is this for? .

If you want "top shelf" its likely to take some time. Both Dave Ward (Dovedale) and Allan Carr (Paraparaumu) are masters of their craft, true custom gunsmiths who can do work that is on a par with the top overseas 'smiths - but as I mentioned there will probly be a wait and a hefty pricetag, however the result will be worth it if its a heirloom quality rifle.