You can call Tony Mele at 401-447-3069 if you are wanting one of his stocks. Super nice guy. I highly recommend his work. Just passing on info to members here.

 

How much are those, IL1022? Lovely pair :t

 

I think I paid $170 ea.

 

Tony has a quality CNC machine and can cut stocks to fit like a glove. He made my benchrest ABRA Joe Chacon stock. You can only buy these now through Joe Chacon. I have the very first one.

 

That last stock was Joe Chacon's design. I discovered Tony on eBay actually. I told Joe about Tony and the rest is history. Tony has made several of these stocks for Joe since, including for Joe and his wife Lisa. Both are wonderful folks.

 

I think this would look very nice on Tony's stock..

http://www.rowanengineering.com/index.htm

Oh sorry. I was pertaining to the HW adjustable buttplate..

http://www.rowanengineering.com/products8.htm#hw100buttpad

 

Thanks, IL1022. Will give him a ring now.

 

Tony makes some very nice buttplates out of acrylic. He also has colored rubber pads.

 

IL1022, I gave Mr. Mele a call just now. He is currently unavailable. Is the phone number a landline or a cellphone? Told myself that my 1st 1022 would be my last but looking at your posts makes me want to build another one, lol! Frankly, I was about to order a stainless CZ 455 last night but another custom 1022 keeps on calling my name, lol again!

P.S, Left him a message though.

 

Rick, Tony works during the day. Best time to call is after 5 eastern. He is from Rhode Island. He will call you back. Very reliable guy. You won't be disappointed.

 

I see. Thanks again, sir :AR15firin

 

I am still waiting for Tony to get back to me. Left a message 2x yesterday. I am wanting to buy on of his stocks but it is advertised as blemished but as to what degree, I have no idea. I don't like marks on my wares and would rather pay a higher price for as long as it is in A1 condition :t

 

I just spoke with Tony. He said he never got your message. PM me your number and I will tell Tony to call you. I am guessing Rick is your first name.

 

You probably don't want a blemished stock.

 

I don't, sir. lol! Sent you my number, thank you. Greetings from New Mexico :beerchug:

 

IL1022, Mr. Mele and I talked and talked some more. When he sent me pics of them stocks with god-like colors I had to order one otherwise I shan't be forgiving myself for not getting a magnum opus of a stock :beerchug: Thanks a lot for introducing this gent to us :bthumb:

 

When I get mine I am going to post it here right away. You, guys, will be harboring stock covet, I assure you

 

You wait til you see it for the first time. Tony Mele is the best stock maker sleeper out there. His stocks are 2nd to none. The fit is like a glove. The finish will blow your mind. Shines like nothing you have seen before. He is that good.

 

He sent me pics of 2 builds, IL1022, and that did it. Told myself this is it Rick baby no need to look elsewhere :AR15firin

 

Good deal. Can't wait to see it.

 

What I meant was cooling holes or vents along the forearm channel. I don't think I need those and for me it looks cleaner:t

 

I think they look cool.

 

Yes, they do, IL1022, but I want mine to be unique, hence sans cooling vents.

I still dunno what action I am going to put in. The Feddersen receiver is really great but a bit expensive. You know, I was one of the lucky ones who got one for free. The inside is like nickel plated, and paired with a KIDD scalloped bolt which I polished by putting liberal amounts Mother's Polishing Compound on a cotton cloth that I spread on a glass table (and rubbing the bolt back and forth, top to bottom, and each side) their mating is so fluid I can't help but smile everytime I pull the trigger :bthumb:

 

Thought you guys would like to know a tremendous 10/22 stock maker who makes some of the best 10/22 stocks I have seen. Tony Mele is a perfectionist. His finish is the best I have seen. I will show you a few examples of his work of stocks I have. He has several color laminates to choose from.

IL1022, the one with the green stock, is that a 16" barrel? Gracias.

 

16.5"

 

Thank you, sir:t

 

Rick, I guess I am going to build me another Kidd barrel gun. I told Tony to build me another stick. This one is going to be green/grey/white.

 

When is this nightmare going to end I like green too, IL1022! Your builds are tastefully done, sir!

Oh, the ones he showed me were an evergreen-gray combo of some sort, and a burgundy-beige-light gray. I went for the latter :t Right now, I can sense it wanting to :dogrun: to Rick baby, its new master

 

Thanks. Yes I am getting the green/silver/white one he probably showed you but in an Avenger stock. His stocks track good.

 

Rock and roll! I am making a list of parts for it. I was planning of buying that Cabela Ruger Target model but I am really picky when it comes to finish, not that it's bad looking, but I know that in the long run I am going to modify it sooner or later. Besides, a stock like it deserves a custom receiver, the whole enchilada. Shall I go Kidd or Tacsol or Feddersen receiver? Oh, so many cool parts out there :crash:

 

I would go Tactical Innovations. I have 4.