Custom Stock for Taipan Veteran II - Michal Osyda?

[bowwild]

I am considering getting a Taipan Veteran II (not the tactical) air rifle based upon the immense number of positive recommendations. I don't like the Taipan stock because it is too blocky. I saw a video where a fellow (Poland?) made a beautiful walnut stock for the Veteran. Does this fellow still do this? How to contact him? The cost?
Thanks
R0y

 

[Ezana4CE]

@bowwild I’m not familiar with this stock, but it sounds interesting. Can you post a link to the video? if it’s a YouTube video have you considered posing your question in the comments section?

 

[bowwild]

Here's the link:

 

[BumperMan]

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[rangur1]

Check with michal, these stocks have been around for a bit to fit the original vet. The vet 2 stock has different specs.

 

[Matt247365]

Very cool stock
Thank you for posting, Roy!

 

[Snap-Shot]

Nice custom job , very sleek .

 

[Headshots]

There's a reason why the stock is square shaped. Fits the forend clamp better .

 

[bowwild]

I ordered one yesterday from UT Air. I hope I like the stock and that it isn't or doesn't feel as block as it looks. If it does....I have lots of forstner fits, clamps and a drill press. I might also whittle away at the middle of that wide butt stock to skeletonize it a bit.

Has anyone modified these stocks like I've described?

 

[airgunmike56]

I have one on my Mutant bought second hand. About 1/2 the weight of the mutant synthetic stock,
Mike

 

[bowwild]

I had no idea about that clamp, but that sure makes sense. I even have one of those style clamps (BOGS) that I used with grandchildren in a ground blind when I take them deer hunting .

 

[MushroomPsyche]

I am considering getting a Taipan Veteran II (not the tactical) air rifle based upon the immense number of positive recommendations. I don't like the Taipan stock because it is too blocky. I saw a video where a fellow (Poland?) made a beautiful walnut stock for the Veteran. Does this fellow still do this? How to contact him? The cost?
Thanks
R0y

I sent him an email a few years ago inquiring about the stock. At the time he told me about $380 shipped to USA for a stock like in the video that I think you're talking about.

 

[elh0102]

I ordered one yesterday from UT Air. I hope I like the stock and that it isn't or doesn't feel as block as it looks. If it does....I have lots of forstner fits, clamps and a drill press. I might also whittle away at the middle of that wide butt stock to skeletonize it a bit.

Has anyone modified these stocks like I've described?

If the basic dimensions fit you, the cheaper option might be to modify the standard stock, even if it means buying a second one. If you want nicer wood and/or different dimensions, there are custom stock makers who can craft most anything, but it gets very expensive. If a stock that satisfies you is available for $380, I don't believe you will find a custom price that competes. Even a nicely figured blank might cost more than that.

 

[bowwild]

I agree.

I'm thinking about removing the wood in "red" here:

This would definitely be much easier and cheaper than a scratch build. I wouldn't have to monkey with any inletting. Just have to make sure to leave enough wood for story support and not encroach on any of the metal. I would like to replace the wood trigger guard with a metal one for a more sleek look. I have a few powder burner trigger guards that might be an easy retro-fit.

 

[JimD]

I like the changes. If the LOP and other dimensions fit you well your changes make sense to me. If the stock isn't a good fit, however, you might consider just holding onto it in case you ever sell the gun and get a new one made. I like the stock in the video and I agree it looks better than the stock Taipan stock but I don't think that is what I would do. Attached is my latest stock for my P35-22. It's very lightly figured cherry with a highly figured oak cap. But my point in posting it is the shape. I think it is similar to your changes. It works well for me. Original stocks for P35s are plastic so no reworking those. I need more LOP and I like to move my hand away from the trigger so it lands on the last segment of my trigger finger instead of in the middle of it. Those sort of changes pretty much rule out reworking a stock anyway unless you would paint it when you are done. I doubt that is what you have in mind.

 

[DeanB]

I like the changes. If the LOP and other dimensions fit you well your changes make sense to me. If the stock isn't a good fit, however, you might consider just holding onto it in case you ever sell the gun and get a new one made. I like the stock in the video and I agree it looks better than the stock Taipan stock but I don't think that is what I would do. Attached is my latest stock for my P35-22. It's very lightly figured cherry with a highly figured oak cap. But my point in posting it is the shape. I think it is similar to your changes. It works well for me. Original stocks for P35s are plastic so no reworking those. I need more LOP and I like to move my hand away from the trigger so it lands on the last segment of my trigger finger instead of in the middle of it. Those sort of changes pretty much rule out reworking a stock anyway unless you would paint it when you are done. I doubt that is what you have in mind.

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Nice looking stock very well done.