Stock Maker

[maddmatt]

Morning forumites

Can anyone recommend a stock maker please? Don't have time to do a trip to Italy unfortunately so need someone in England. 

Thanks

 

[teepee1234]

Dennis Stepney.  He's made me two, and they are perfect for me.  I know lots of other people who have had custom stocks made by him, and everyone has had a good experience...except one!  And that didn't involve a custom stock, rather the wrong advice for that particular gentleman!  (sorry mate!)

I'll give you his number if you'd like it.  I think he's quoting something like 3 months at the moment.

 

[ips]

Morning forumites

Can anyone recommend a stock maker please? Don't have time to do a trip to Italy unfortunately so need someone in England. 

Thanks

Nil Griffe ???

 

[teepee1234]

Dennis is also the main agent for Nil Griffe.

 

[maddmatt]

Nil Griffe - are those the ergonomic stocks? 3 months, I may give Dennis a call and see what he recommends.

 

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Maddmatt, just realised I don't think they do them for miroku yet, but I might be wrong.

 

[maddmatt]

I see, just teasing me now are you Ian hahahaha, think I prefer a normal stock if I am honest, just pondering how many english pounds I will need for it now

 

[ips]

Matt

Purely as a matter of interest whats wrong with the stock you have, what do you want different ?

 

[teepee1234]

Nil Griffe is more expensive than a custom made.  PM sent, Matt.

Edited to add...

Nil Griffe is more expensive than a custom job depending on the wood you choose!  My last one came from a big lump of Turkish Root Walnut, with enough of an off-cut to make a matching fore-end, so it was bloody expensive!

(second edit cuz I'm a numpty!)

 

[Les53]

I see, just teasing me now are you Ian hahahaha, think I prefer a normal stock if I am honest, just pondering how many english pounds I will need for it now

Matt, Dennis is a great bloke, really knows his stuff and his prices are very reasonable. He is also a big fan of Miroku's too!!!!

 

[Dog Tyred]

Dennis is also the main agent for Nil Griffe.

Although you wouldn't know it from the UK Gun repairs website!

Not a mention anywhere?

DT

 

[maddmatt]

Matt

Purely as a matter of interest whats wrong with the stock you have, what do you want different ?

Mine cracked on Saturday, might be repairable but who knows, I think a decent grain stock, well made and made to measure would also cure some recoil issues

 

[Les53]

Although you wouldn't know it from the UK Gun repairs website!

Not a mention anywhere?

DT

Correct Greg, and he doesn't even use one himself either!

 

[Will Hewland]

Mine cracked on Saturday, might be repairable but who knows, I think a decent grain stock, well made and made to measure would also cure some recoil issues

Matt, Gordon at Bisley is a dab hand with the glue if you need it doing quickly. Did mine 58,000 shells ago..

 

[PhilR]

Malcolm Jenkins in Luton, he's done a lot of work for me and other trap shooters over many years.

 

[Jeremy Baker]

Malcolm Jenkins in Luton, he's done a lot of work for me and other trap shooters over many years.

Very highly recommened.

Can fix cracks too.

 

[ips]

Mine cracked on Saturday, might be repairable but who knows, I think a decent grain stock, well made and made to measure would also cure some recoil issues

Ouch

 

[Salopian]

Of course you could always get another Miroku stock off Ben Wells englishsportingclays.co.uk for a very good price.