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Old 02-20-2019, 12:53 PM
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Default So. Cal Gunsmith - Stock Work

It's time to get my son a centerfire rifle and thinking of getting him a used rifle and reworking the stock to fit him.

Do you all have any recommendations for a smith who is good with this kind of work? I assume we'll need to cut down the stock, put a recoil pad on it, and sand down some material in the grip and forearm for his hands.

Looking for someone in the southern california area so I can take my son and the rifle in person for the right fit.

Much appreciated!
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Old 02-20-2019, 12:57 PM
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Avoid any locations in the Laguna Hills area
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Old 02-20-2019, 1:21 PM
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Your son will grow faster than you think. Soon he will outgrow the modified stock-been there, done that.

See if you can get an inexpensive aftermarket stock from Boyds. Modify that one and save the original for future use.
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Old 02-20-2019, 4:54 PM
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Check with Bob Day at R&D custom. He's in Pico Rivera.

http://www.americhoke.com
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Old 02-20-2019, 6:22 PM
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Your son will grow faster than you think. Soon he will outgrow the modified stock-been there, done that.

See if you can get an inexpensive aftermarket stock from Boyds. Modify that one and save the original for future use.
Good advice! He's eight now--and not a big eight at that--so he really needs about 12-inch length-of-pull to be comfortable. He was shooting Remington 870 Youth shotguns over the weekend and I think their 12-3/4" LOP was still too long for him, especially with that action's long forend. He has a Savage Rascal that is perfect for him, but he's outgrowing it.
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Old 02-20-2019, 6:23 PM
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Check with Bob Day at R&D custom. He's in Pico Rivera.

http://www.americhoke.com
Many thanks. I'll reach out to Bob. Sounds like his services are just what I need.
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