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Regarding the expected integrity of a big bore DG rifles stock, I have a question. I have read that the grain of the wood near and through the wrist should be straight to insure strength in the wrist of the stoch. What consititues straight enough or strong enough ? Does burl make a difference ? What are your thoughts on this ? What should be looked at before buying a heavy DG bolt action ? | ||
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In my limited experience, straight grain in the writs means no figure, no burl. However, I have seen some that do but most don't have the figure, most so in the larger rifles. All of my heavy kickers are straight grained in the wrist. I don't think there is a measurement for straight enough or strong enough. Cheers, Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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I'm a fan of straight grain and quarter sawn stocks regardless of caliber. Just my preference. I like to follow the grain from the tip through the wrist to the bottom of the butt. | |||
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Here is an example of what I'm trying to say: As a blank (bottom blank):  As a stock:  | |||
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ElCab: Very impressive grain in that stock! There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. – John Green, author | |||
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Straight through the wrist. NO BURL. My big bores are all stocked in fiddleback Bastogne Walnut-a little heavier than English Walnut, and more dense. Beautiful and very, very strong! | |||
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Colin explains the way a wood stock should be for his 2 bore build on this last weeks post. Its right here on the big bore thread. Interesting and answers these questions with pictures. Used to be bigdoggy700 with 929 posts . Originally registered as bigdoggy 700 in July 2006. | |||
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Bastogne is definitely my favorite for large bore rifles! It is very strong and you can find some very nice looking blanks at a reasonable price.
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