New Life for Grandpa’s Winchester
Having just returned from a great weekend show in Birmingham hosted by the Alabama Gun Collector’s Association, I was reminded again how much love there is for the ‘tried and true’! In a day when we are bombarded daily by "New and Improved", it is quite simple to forget the old faithful standby’s that have done so well for so long, and may simply need a good facelift to revitalize them into service for the next several generations.
Such was the case with Al Truehart, as he called to plead with us to make a replacement stock for the Winchester model 54 (that’s the pre-pre-war action) that had been a family heirloom for decades. A bit time-tested and rough around the edges, his new stock in AA Claro with classic hand-rubbed finish really went a long way to preserve the usefulness of the great old .30-06. While it’s always very exciting to purchase and test the newest and greatest caliber/action improvement that comes along, sometimes it’s refreshing to know Grandpa’s classic will see the use it was intended for over the years to come. We think you’ll agree.
Tim Troxel in Mozambique
From the email box…
Sirs,
I bought a Ruger Hawkeye in 375 Ruger to take to Mozambique buffalo hunting. I have a Ruger MK II in 338 Win Mag with a Accurate Innovations stock. I put the Accurate Innovations stock on the 375 Hawkeye and it was a perfect fit and it tightened up the groups that I shot. Guess I’ll have to get another stock for the 338!! Here are 2 pictures of my trophys.
Regards,
Tim Troxel
Thanks Mr. Troxel, send in the .338 and we’ll get started right away!
Montana 1999 in Zebra Wood
Every now and then someone goes to great lengths to ensure that no one else on the planet has a rifle just like theirs. Such is the case with John Miller’s Montana 1999 in .375h&h with an octagonal stainless barrel. This exquisite zebra wood stock is truly gorgeous – drop-dead gorgeous!
Don’t Ship It! I’ll Come Pick It Up!
These are the words we like hear when we tell a customer that their stock is complete. Yes, we’ll be happy to ship (and most often do) but we prefer to experience the customer’s delight first hand. Such was the case with Robert Hakes of Dublin, Ga, who took that itty bitty drive 2 hours north of Atlanta to pick up his Ruger Hawkeye .375 RCM with a Nutmeg thumbhole, ebony tip, and fishscale checkering. We even had the pleasure of having him join my family for supper while he was here.
Plan to come pick it up yourself. We’ll treat you many different ways – hopefully you’ll like one of them!
Teludyne Tech Industries
A few months back, while invading the exhibits at the NRA Convention in Charlotte, (when my wife and all ten children go anywhere together, we don’t visit, we invade) I had the privilege of meeting Mark Hatfield, Vice President of Logistics with Teludyne Tech based in Greer, SC. TTI is defining a new standard in accuracy with their proprietary StraightJacket Barrel System.
Many factors contribute to the accuracy of a rifle. While Accurate Innovations enhances accuracy with the right stock, TTI enhances accuracy with the right barrel system. To learn more about their products, check out www.teludynetech.com.
Mark evaluated some of our products and recorded his thoughts for us in an article. To read the article in its entirety Click Here.
.500 MDM Ultra
This is the caliber shown in the “Bigger Gun” video clip and this monster is the first animal taken with it. If you like BIG guns, check out Michael’s selection at www.b-mriflesandcartridges.com.
The Bigger Gun
For those of you who have enjoyed our video, The Big Gun, you will probably get an even bigger “kick” out of this one.
Pun intended.
Mike Mccourry’s Maple Beauty
I’ve emailed this picture to a lot of folks who want to see the best of Accurate Innovations Maple. This stock sets an incredibly high standard and sometimes I wonder if there are any more blanks this good out there. Oh well, here it is for your viewing pleasure. DDG-AA! Thanks Mike!
Accuracy Enhancement From Cpt. Pete Cryan
Many things go into making a rifle a “shooter.” For Cpt. Pete Cryan, a muzzle break, Jewell trigger, Speed Lock kit, and a stock from Accurate Innovations transformed his Remington 700 BDL .30-06 from a 2” grouping lead flinger into a finely tuned “shooter” where a dime covers three holes shot from 106 yards. In his own words, the stock is “not only beautiful, the bedding system makes this a rock solid tack driver!” Click to enlarge the picture below so you can see that this rifle is not only “Amazingly Accurate” but also “Drop-dead Gorgeous.”
Winchester Model 70 Featherweight
Announcing the latest variation of Accurate Innovations’ product line – The Winchester Model 70 Featherweight. This stock was recently completed for Nathan Chambers.
Click on the above pictures to see the detail of this beautiful English Walnut stock!