Hey sigpro did you hear back from the guy who has the web site yet? Are his prices any better? I was just curious for reference purposes.
I figured last night that you would quickly see and click on the "Click Here" notation (below the picture)on the link that Too Much provided and that you would see that there were several other lower priced options for the 695 Tikka available than what was first shown by the link.
In comparison to a new Rem 700 BDL wood stock at around $250 (based on their voluminous 2011 price list showing $257 as pretty standard for basic walnut wood ), the Beretta prices don't look all that bad. Granted there are a lot more 700 stocks laying around in basements than there are Model 695 Tikka stocks, but for a new factory replacement which the Tikkas are, those prices seem to be pretty much in line with the competition. I haven't looked recently but from past experience I'm sure Winchester, Ruger, etc. would want about the same money for a new replacement.
Good luck on your search and maybe even something much more reasonable will pop up. Have you checked some of the online auction places like E-bay, etc? Helping your friend out is a good thing and you should be commended. Again best of luck to you and to him.