stunning stocks

ormondprop

http://www.garycanegunstocks.com/
just stumbled across this and said i'd share it with ye

stick shooter

They look top quality

deerhunter1

ormondprop wrote: »

http://www.garycanegunstocks.com/
just stumbled across this and said i'd share it with ye

Good one

fish slapped

All I can say is :



and the prices????



Fish

tfox

Amazing looking stocks I'm working on a walnut stock for my .17hmr, cheek is just too low for me, at the moment I have a bit of hardwood screwed on top of the synthetic stock to raise it :rolleyes:

Couldnt find any prices on the website but I guess they aint cheap

Tackleberrywho

Enda walsh can do he same and better

ormondprop

if its a synthetic stock you have you should put one of these on it
http://www.snipercentral.com/karsten.htm

deerhunter1

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Enda walsh can do he same and better

where is he situated, is that one of yours

Tackleberrywho

tfox wrote: »

Amazing looking stocks I'm working on a walnut stock for my .17hmr, cheek is just too low for me, at the moment I have a bit of hardwood screwed on top of the synthetic stock to raise it :rolleyes:

Couldnt find any prices on the website but I guess they aint cheap

Talk to Enda Walsh in Dungarvan Waterford
E-mail: info@gunstocksireland.com
Mobile: 087 - 661 - 1993

Tackleberrywho

johngalway

I think I've developed feelings for that last stock

garv123

Tackleberrywho wrote: »

Talk to Enda Walsh in Dungarvan Waterford
E-mail: info@gunstocksireland.com
Mobile: 087 - 661 - 1993

19 years in a small town and never heard of him

what prices would you be talking about ?

Cass

The reason i bought from Enda was he was cheaper than importing a stock, he could tailor the stock to my needs (so i didn't have to adjust myself to suit a pre made stock) and if i wanted something changed or altered he could do it within a couple of days. So no sending the stock back out abroad if its wrong, faulty, etc.

As i've said before i will buy Irish where it suits, is cheaper, is better and i got all the above.

Deise Musashi

19 years in a small town and never heard of him

I was thinking the same when I saw his website!

I've only been in Dungarvan 39 years though

Cass

So was on the phone today with Enda looking to get some work done on my FTR rig. I playing with the idea of either altering my current stock or getting a new one done. I'm over weight with one of my barrels, and wanted to reduce weight or go for a new stock. I've seen Edi's stocks, and they are great, but i'm a fan of timber so thought Enda might be able to help me out.

When i asked him about grip style, stock design he said "whatever you want". he then sent me a few pics of two new designs he has done. the first is a little hard to seen becaus eof the green against green, but if you blow up the picture the details is unbelievable. The second, black one, caught my eye. It has a new design for the grip. You have a thumbhole, but for those that prefer to shoot with the thumb behind the bolt like a palm swell he has developed a neat little "hollow" for the humb to rest in which prevents "twisting" the rifle while gripping the stock.

Have a look yourself.







As you can see its a single grip with dual purpose/suitability. As a person thats not overly fond of palm swell type grips this would suit.

dev110

When you say alter the stock that you have, what exactly could be done?

That green stock is amazing!!

Cass

Trim the fat, so to speak.

When i got the stock built i had 5+ pound weight to spare so i pushed the stock to that limit by indulging in looks, wide forend, etc because i could. Now i want to go back to a heavier bull barrel, and she is 1.35 pound heavier and pushes me over the limit.

I could "unround" the side of the forend. Make it a beaver tail style stock. Hollow out the foreend, and possibly the butt stock. Worst case scenario shorten the forend for by an inch or so. Should easily remove up to 1.5 pound. However thats my uneducated guess. Enda will know better than i.

ormondprop

Dont know the guy but my god he is obviously a gifted craftsman, tha green laminate is a cool looking colour and an absolutely amazing stock

dev110

I think it would be awful to trim the stock! After seeing what it looks like now and to change would be awful I think.

But on the other hand is there any need to get another stock done?

garv123

His work looks class.
Hoping to have a look at them in the flesh when i can finally call into him for ammo. (which is also very well priced)

Cass

dev110 wrote: »

I think it would be awful to trim the stock! After seeing what it looks like now and to change would be awful I think.

I'm not keen on doing that, but will if it comes to it.

But on the other hand is there any need to get another stock done?

Well if i trim my current stock, and go back to one of the lighter barrels later i will be under weight so it might be an idea to have a second stock. A light stock and heavy barrel combo, then a heavy stock, and light barrel combo.

garv123 wrote: »

............. when i can finally call into him for ammo. (which is also very well priced)

I've only heard about that. Good stuff. Let us know what he stocks, and some prices. :cool:

dev110

Ezridax wrote: »

I'm not keen on doing that, but will if it comes to it.
Well if i trim my current stock, and go back to one of the lighter barrels later i will be under weight so it might be an idea to have a second stock. A light stock and heavy barrel combo, then a heavy stock, and light barrel combo.

Is your heavier barrel 32"?

If you can, I think you should go for a new stock.

garv123

Ezridax wrote: »

I've only heard about that. Good stuff. Let us know what he stocks, and some prices. :cool:

He's only starting off and trying too see what lads around are looking for. Im sure if you give him a ring again in advance before heading down he'll order what you're looking for.
As i said on JohnGalways thead .17 hornady v-max are 15 euro. 2-3euro cheaper than anywhere else.

For one the lads he ordered .243 100gr federals for 29 11euro a box cheaper than what he was paying for them all along. big difference between €1.50 a shot and €2.00

Cass

dev110 wrote: »

Is your heavier barrel 32"?

Yes. 32", bull barrel. Same diameter from receiver to muzzle.:eek:

I could cut 2" off, as it would't make a huge differenc in performance, its a 1:10, so that could save a few grams.

If you can, I think you should go for a new stock.

Thinking about it. Hence all the calls, etc. Decisions, decisions. Which child to sell to finance this..............................

garv123 wrote: »

He's only starting off and trying too see what lads around are looking for.

Makes sense. no point spreading himself too thin to early. End up with a lot of money tied up in ammo.

dev110

Ezridax wrote: »

Yes. 32", bull barrel. Same diameter from receiver to muzzle.:eek:

I could cut 2" off, as it would't make a huge differenc in performance, its a 1:10, so that could save a few grams.

Thinking about it. Hence all the calls, etc. Decisions, decisions. Which child to sell to finance this..............................

How much weight would you save by cutting off an inch or two off the barrel?

It wasn't me!

I priced a nice sporting rifle stock off Enda a while back and have to say, while it sounds pricey, I've seen what goes into making a stock before and it's more than worth the money. If you're prepared to do your own glass and pillar bedding it works out very nicely. I might treat myself to one down the line now.

Cass

At a guess?

The barrel is approx 7.5 pound. Its 32" long, and as a bull barrel pretty much evenly spread in weight terms. So thats 3.4 kg. Thats 3400 grams giving 106.25 grams per inch so i'd gain back 212.5 grams or .47 of a pound. So basically just shy of half a pound.

Thats means i'd only have to gain back a pound or so from the stock which wouldn't require a huge alteration.

It wasn't me wrote:

............while it sounds pricey, I've seen what goes into making a stock before

Take the making aside for a minute. I looked into getting a Robertson stock from the states before. With tax, shipping, and the extras that i wanted (and got on my current stock) it worked out at €972 all in. I got the chance to try one a few months after i got mine of Enda and all i can say is i dodged an expensive bullet. The stock was great, but the grip was all wrong, too wide, and they only done a palm swell which i find uncomfortable.

When you consider that he measures your hand sizze, length of pull, takes a cast of your hand, etc then its not hard to see where the money goes. Not to mention the actual carving of the stock itself.

dev110

Ezridax wrote: »

At a guess?

The barrel is approx 7.5 pound. Its 32" long, and as a bull barrel pretty much evenly spread in weight terms. So thats 3.4 kg. Thats 3400 grams giving 106.25 grams per inch so i'd gain back 212.5 grams or .47 of a pound. So basically just shy of half a pound.

Thats means i'd only have to gain back a pound or so from the stock which wouldn't require a huge alteration.

I think a new stock is on the cards

Let us know your decision.

Cass

I think so too so if you see a virtual hat being passed around be nice.

It wasn't me!

Ezridax wrote: »

Take the making aside for a minute. I looked into getting a Robertson stock from the states before. With tax, shipping, and the extras that i wanted (and got on my current stock) it worked out at €972 all in. I got the chance to try one a few months after i got mine of Enda and all i can say is i dodged an expensive bullet. The stock was great, but the grip was all wrong, too wide, and they only done a palm swell which i find uncomfortable.

When you consider that he measures your hand sizze, length of pull, takes a cast of your hand, etc then its not hard to see where the money goes. Not to mention the actual carving of the stock itself.

No argument here! I love that you can get stuff like that done locally. Whatever about nice commercially made stocks, having someone who can measure you up, get the drop and cast measurements perfect, width and profile of fore-end perfect, add in things like recoil pads and crossbolts to spec, comb profile and all, so that you get a rifle that feels exactly like you think it should and points like a good shotgun, that's priceless. No doubting the craft there.

Cass

So i asked Enda what he had in mind for a stock for my Savage. Timber, laminate, with a bit more accessories than my last, but nothing OTT. I got this sent to me tonight. Its a Savage FTR, and it looks damn good.

garv123

Ezridax wrote: »

So i asked Enda what he had in mind for a stock for my Savage. Timber, laminate, with a bit more accessories than my last, but nothing OTT. I got this sent to me tonight. Its a Savage FTR, and it looks damn good.

pictures not working for me

Cass

I can see it, and i see it in your quote.

Try here.

Longranger

Looks feckin class Ez, the man does seriously good work.

dev110

I just get this when I click the link
"Invalid Album specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"

And can see nothing in your 1st post

ormondprop

dev110 wrote: »

I just get this when I click the link
"Invalid Album specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"

And can see nothing in your 1st post

i'm getting the same

Cass

How about now?

dev110

:eek:

My jaw hit the floor when I saw it. That is unbelievable!!!

ormondprop

working now

WOW
that is beautiful
what scope have you on it?

Cass

The sad truth is its not mine. Its done for another customer (i think), but as its a Savage FTR rig he thought i might like it or would give me an idea of what he can do for me.

The scope is an IOR.

Tackleberrywho

I've held many of Enda's stocks.

Quality.

garv123

holy crap:eek::eek: working now.

Il be heading into him tomorrow or saturday so hope to have a look at some of his work

Cass

They're fair nice. I'd love to hand him a block of timber and tell him to just go mad.

I mean we've all tinkered with DIY-ing at times, and most of us would give it a go if we had plans, and specs to work off, but to be able to develop new designs, and come up with a newer, better one each time. It truely is a craft.

Cass

garv123 wrote: »

Il be heading into him tomorrow or saturday so hope to have a look at some of his work

He has a great selection hanging on the wall. Some orders, some demo models. Well he did when i first went to him, although that may have changed by now.

tomcat220t

Any idea of cost for that beauty :cool::cool:.

berettaman

That is just gorgeous....Oh when I have money......

Tackleberry.

ormondprop wrote: »

working now

WOW
that is beautiful
what scope have you on it?

thats an IOR scope. few lads using them and they aint cheep.
Also I meet Enda at some shoots and always has something to stare at... master stock maker....and a good shot..

shanmoll308

Had the chance to look at that green stock at the range today...its absolutely beautiful, I was at the europeans and I never seen anything like it..may have to change to F-open :eek:

johnkav123

Hey lads,
been following the thread and after seen some of Ez's pictures decided to give Enda a ring, an absolute gent on the phone.I asked him about a left hand stock for a right hand action in timber finish and no problem,so happy days for us lefties,if only i had the money.:(

garv123

johnkav123 wrote: »

Hey lads,
been following the thread and after seen some of Ez's pictures decided to give Enda a ring, an absolute gent on the phone.I asked him about a left hand stock for a right hand action in timber finish and no problem,so happy days for us lefties,if only i had the money.:(

boyds do a fairly big range of left hand stocks for right hand actions. or they have a big range of ambidextrous stocks and the way they are designed theres cheek rests on both sides. considering one myself sometime since they only cost €110 delivered.
nothing compared to enda's though