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Thread: Stock makers in NZ?

  1. 12-10-2020, 01:40 PM #1
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    Stock makers in NZ?

    I’m contemplating having a nice stock built for my BSA .222, but my research is telling me that most of the well known stock makers have retired now.

    Is there anyone out there that is still in the business of making quality classic styled rifle stocks?
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  3. 12-10-2020, 02:26 PM #2
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    Guntech NZ are still operating as far as I know. Cobus Calitz is the chaps name.
    https://www.guntechnz.co.nz/
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe_90 View Post
    Guntech NZ are still operating as far as I know. Cobus Calitz is the chaps name.
    https://www.guntechnz.co.nz/
    He does nice work but God is he getting busy

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    Try GaryP, did a Hunter one for me
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    Laurence Bradley Gunstock Maker – Bespoke Hand-Made Gunstocks & Gunsmith
    Check these guys out
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    Thanks everyone, I’ll be making some phone calls and see if any of those suggestions are keen

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    Quote Originally Posted by 6x47 View Post
    Try GaryP, did a Hunter one for me
    Cool, mine is a hunter too. Do you have any pictures of it with the new stock by any chance @6x47 ?
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    Here it is prior to the chequering being done

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    Hatchers Rifle Stocks can do one in Melbourne. English Classic style.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 6x47 View Post
    Here it is prior to the chequering being done

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