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Cost of a new wood stock

Good morning,

I have a couple threads going already on my hunt for a new stock for my m98 rifle, but I was wondering if anyone can give me some guidance how much one should expect to pay for new custom gun stock. If you have experience please break down the cost for the wood blank (nothing ultra high grade) and the labor cost. I am genuinely curious how many decades I should be saving for before I can get one ;-)
Thank you for looking, Ferenc

Thoughts on Cape Buffalo under 40"

I am making plans for my 2nd trek to South Africa. It will not occur until 2028 (I'm a planner). On my first trip, I took 10 heads of Plains Game. On my return trip I will also be mainly Plains Game hunting, but I have a pretty good price available on a "Male Cape Buffalo less than 40". Here is my question- is a buff under 40 still considered a formidable specimen? Will it look smallish when shoulder mounted? As stated, I am new to Dangerous Game hunting and just want to get an idea if that...

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SCI Convention 2026 - Who Is Joining Me?

I know we have our AH get together thread that is going to be great with @Rare Breed handling all the planning but I wanted to start another thread specific to the SCI Convention it self. This is an opportunity to ask questions or pose a complaint about convention for all of us to kick around.
Nashville has become the home of the incredible SCI Convention and it will be there for the foreseeable future. Since moving from Nevada every metric is up in attendance, total dollars raised...

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3 rifles for sale

Parting with a few rifles:
1. 1934 Winchester Model 54. 30.06. Excellent condition with Lyman receiver sight. 24" barrel, 13 1/2" LOP, 7lb13oz. $1,100.00
2. Belgian FN 244 Remington. DouglassXX 24" barrel, 13 1/2"LOP, 9lb11oz. Excellent condition with well figured stock. $1,500.00
3. Interarms Mark X 30.06. Manchester England. 24" barrel, 14" LOP, 9lb7oz . Excellent condition. $750.00

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