R8 carbon stock

[DEVON _ DEERSTALKING]

Im looking in to get a carbon fibre stock for my R8 im LH which limits me massively to really two brand raven or a akila has any had any experience with either brand pros and cons

 

[paulbshooting]

Bought their blaser metalwork from akila and great product and service. Had to pay VAT / duty on importing. Simple process and very helpful. I know of others who have bought carbon R8 stocks from both, in fact I think they collab on some products.

 

[Dave_45]

Danny at staffs synthetic stocks might make you one ?

I’d imagine it’s going to be spendy

 

[takbok]

These guys make nice stocks

Stock for Blaser R8 – CARBONOMIX

 

[bramble basher]

Not the cheapest but carbon never is got a raven on my R8 with no complaints

 

[reelme]

I’ve got the Akila thumb hole stock with adjustable cheek piece excellent stock and Alex is excellent to deal with

 

[Andyquadra]

Im looking in to get a carbon fibre stock for my R8 im LH which limits me massively to really two brand raven or a akila has any had any experience with either brand pros and cons

@Lateral Which carbon stocks did you supply?

 

[Lateral]

@Lateral Which carbon stocks did you supply?

I am, was, a Raven dealer, but since Brexit, it's been nigh on impossible to import the stocks, other than maybe individually, one at a time, which is uneconomical as a trader. I do have a couple of stocks left, but not a left handed thumbhole.

Both Carbonomix, and Gustaff make some nice stocks, if not a little expensive.

Regarding metalwork, hands up, I do manufacture, and sell the R8 metalwork, but for those who aren't aware, there was a law change some time ago, where the metalwork has been "classified as a receiver", and requires a variation, especially from a Blaser dealer, in the same way a bolt face of barrel do. I can't/won't sell my metalwork unless the person has a variation for a rifle, or a spare receiver.

The exception, at least currently, are where someone has a stock with the metalwork, or just the metalwork, and it's not on their ticket.

If someone is thinking of importing the metalwork, just be aware you may be lucky, and get away with it, but you could also get in a world of pain, if customs realize what it really is, and require "firearms import license documentation".


Mark

 

[DEVON _ DEERSTALKING]

I’ve got the Akila thumb hole stock with adjustable cheek piece excellent stock and Alex is excellent to deal with

Did you have to pay import tax and VAT on top the price

 

[reelme]

Did you have to pay import tax and VAT on top the price

Yes

 

[DEVON _ DEERSTALKING]

I am, was, a Raven dealer, but since Brexit, it's been nigh on impossible to import the stocks, other than maybe individually, one at a time, which is uneconomical as a trader. I do have a couple of stocks left, but not a left handed thumbhole.

Both Carbonomix, and Gustaff make some nice stocks, if not a little expensive.

Regarding metalwork, hands up, I do manufacture, and sell the R8 metalwork, but for those who aren't aware, there was a law change some time ago, where the metalwork has been "classified as a receiver", and requires a variation, especially from a Blaser dealer, in the same way a bolt face of barrel do. I can't/won't sell my metalwork unless the person has a variation for a rifle, or a spare receiver.

The exception, at least currently, are where someone has a stock with the metalwork, or just the metalwork, and it's not on their ticket.

If someone is thinking of importing the metalwork, just be aware you may be lucky, and get away with it, but you could also get in a world of pain, if customs realize what it really is, and require "firearms import license documentation".


Mark

That a real shame and gutting youve not get any LH one

 

[Rob79]

I was after an ambidextrous R8 Carbon thumbhole, with neutral palm swell as my son is Left hand and I am right. The Gustaff was the only option I could find. I bought an aftermarket Akila action to sit in it. So far I ma very happy with both

 

[DEVON _ DEERSTALKING]

Amazing Did it cost you a arm and leg to get it in this country