Weatherby stock build

[425SCHADE]

A few quick snaps of the stock upgrade I completed for my Weatherby Mk V in .375 H&H.
Rifle was purchased as the synthetic stock model which I have always hated (budget back then dictated the choice) and after many years of unsuccessful searches for a factory stock replacement I decided to take on the job myself with a custom build.
Apart from starting with a semi-finished blank all work is by me. Appreciate any feedback.

FWIW; Yes there are many factory stocks around but shipping to Australia is not what a lot of US suppliers undertake these days as they are deemed "firearm parts" and subject to the applicable permits and end up in the "too hard" basket...sigh.

 

[Nhoro]

Nice job-Did your finishing include the checkering?

 

[425SCHADE]

Nice job-Did your finishing include the checkering?

Hi Nhoro,

Yes I completed all the work myself incl.
*Complete the in-letting
*Trim fore-end and butt to length
*Complete shaping of exterior
*Install sling swivels
*Install cross bolts
*Stain, oil and wax finish
*Grind and fit butt pad
*Checkering

 

[Nhoro]

That is even more impressive. Excellent work my friend. I refinished my stock and I know how much work it is.

 

[425SCHADE]

That is even more impressive. Excellent work my friend. I refinished my stock and I know how much work it is.

Many thanks.

 

[Ray B]

That is impressive - great job.

 

[425SCHADE]

That is impressive - great job.

Thanks Ray B

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

A few quick snaps of the stock upgrade I completed for my Weatherby Mk V in .375 H&H.
Rifle was purchased as the synthetic stock model which I have always hated (budget back then dictated the choice) and after many years of unsuccessful searches for a factory stock replacement I decided to take on the job myself with a custom build.
Apart from starting with a semi-finished blank all work is by me. Appreciate any feedback.

FWIW; Yes there are many factory stocks around but shipping to Australia is not what a lot of US suppliers undertake these days as they are deemed "firearm parts" and subject to the applicable permits and end up in the "too hard" basket...sigh.

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@425SCHADE
LUXUS walnut in the USA will gladly send you walnut to Australia.
We also have great pieces of wood available from Rodger Vardey in Victoria and I think it was a gent in Tasmania that purchased all Geoff Slees pantographs so he could have done a prefit blank. My gunsmith Rob Spittles in Rylestone is also a master in wood as well.

What you have accomplished is very nice and a credit to you, keep up the good work.
Bob

 

[425SCHADE]

@425SCHADE
LUXUS walnut in the USA will gladly send you walnut to Australia.
We also have great pieces of wood available from Rodger Vardey in Victoria and I think it was a gent in Tasmania that purchased all Geoff Slees pantographs so he could have done a prefit blank. My gunsmith Rob Spittles in Rylestone is also a master in wood as well.

What you have accomplished is very nice and a credit to you, keep up the good work.
Bob

G'day Bob,
Thanks for the info and kind words. I just looked up LUXUS, some exquisite timber there, and priced accordingly. I know we have some brilliant stock makers here in Australia but for this exercise the full custom build was not justifiable. I went with a semi-finished blank from Cameron Hatcher and was very happy with the product/grade.

 

[mark-hunter]

Fantastic! Flawless! Excellent job!

 

[425SCHADE]

Fantastic! Flawless! Excellent job!

Haha, I wouldn't say flawless! But very much appreciate your comment, Thanks mark-hunter.