Thumbhole stock for a Savage .17HMR

[Wildshot]

I've got a Savage 93R17-GLV .17HMR, comes with nice plain wood stock and 21 inch heavy varmint barrel. It's my second Savage and I think they're great guns - workmanlike but accurate, with a reasonable price.

 

However I have a problem (well actually I've got loads) ; I'm left handed and although Savage make left handed guns, they don't give you a choice of stocks.

 

I would like to get a left handed thumb holed stock in wood, and ideally vented as well.

 

Can anyone help me find a source or know where I can get one made up?

 

Whilst I'm posting has anyone else got a .17 Savage that they have found an easy way to fit the mags. I know mine is still new but it's a bit of fiddle to load into the rifle, or maybe I haven't got the magic technique yet.

[casts_by_fly]

wildshot,

 

Boyd's gunstocks in the US makes the standard thumbhole for the savage rinfires. It is also the same stock used on the remmington centerfire thumbhole. I think they offer limited numbers of left hand thumbhole stocks. Check their website for more info.

 

Thanks

Rick

[dunganick]

be warned, several members have had bad experiances ordering these types of stock from either this or other companies, i used elkridge, it took 9 months and apparently was lost in the post 1x as well. I also got done for import duty, never the less i love the finaished stock and it was well inletted, it also only cost £150 with some nice wood on it.

 

Stuart P has had one of his stocks damaged in transit, and others i know of have had issues.

 

Boyds, Microfit and elkridge all companies in the states that offer nearly identicle services.

[Wildshot]

Thanks for the replies.

I have just had a quick look and the Microfit coloured laminates look fun - just not sure how well a psychedlic pink and purple laminate can be hidden. There seems to be plenty of choice and scope to personalise.