Can't afford a nice one, so I bought a pre-64 in 30-06 that needs everything. Tried to get some one to make a stock out of a Myrtle tree cut down in my yard but apparently that is "sack religious" or some thing. Hate hearing I have to make it out of walnut so I built a carver.
I know this doesn't help point you in the right direction, but like yourself, it all started from looking to restock a Winchester pre-64 with nice beautiful wood, and maybe ad a couple inches to the length.
Anyway, don't get carried away like I did!