going back to the original post i would give tony knight a shout. he may have some pull. if you have solid proof as in record of calls, or emails indicating the time frame the gun stock was to be built and he didnt meet that frame i would think small claims might help.at over 3$ a gallon your gonna run up some cost for travel. if all else fails try getting some of your money back . say 300$ and tell him that will get you off his back. i doubt someone like that would give you anything back but its worth a try and the rest of the money you can file it away as a lifes lesson learned hard. if your handicapped and cant make the trip there are all kinds of organizations that might help if you feel you got taken advantage of. another thing in my opinion is many of these hunter industry types are in bed with manufacturers,service people and guide services.its all part of the business. i was burned once by a montana outfitter that was featured in a popular hunting magazine. i was promised the world . my guess is that this writer gets free hunts so of course he got all thumbs up.