I really like the original stock on my 458 wm Whitworth but the darn thing is cracking.

Anyone make a reccomendation for a decent looking replacement? I like wood, and I really like the look and feel of the original, I don't mind heavy but I do want something that isn't going to break.

Thanks

You should be able to make one of the Boyds 98 stocks, either walnut or laminate fit. I would probably go with the laminate and steeld bed it for strength. - Dan

Fix that stock, it's no big deal and can be repaired easily...If you can't find someone locally to do it, then send it to me and I'll fix it for you...

Yorick,
Call or logon to www.rifle-stocks.com gee's this is the second time today i've used them. They made all the interarms markx stocks. The whitworth will be a drop in and finish, as they have 99% inletting on them. AND you can change the LOP if you want. For a couple more bucks, you can have a dell pad and round forearm on it.
good hunting
jeffe

Ray has the answer. Get more out of your sport by getting involved in the process.
Today's adhesives are unbelievable and you have the tools needed in your kitchen probably. You can use old inner tubes from a bike if you don't have a wood vise and any local hardware will have the woodglue you need. The rest is just studying the crack and a little work at getting the glue into the void.
Of course I liked his idea of sending all our broken and cracked stocks to him for repair too.
Frank

Send it to Ray...Is that kind of like, "Give it to Mikie...he will eat it!"