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17 June 2013, 00:11
new_guyGotta pick one...
I'm having too much trouble choosing between these two.
What do you guys think?
Top One.
But I'd be happy with either one you didn't want...
Top one.
What is it going on ?
Top end, middle ?
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17 June 2013, 01:36
fla3006Bottom because the grain flows consistently downward to the toe. Both beautiful, top would probably work fine too even with heavy calibers.
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17 June 2013, 02:07
Todd WilliamsBottom!
17 June 2013, 02:40
MacD37I like the top one best for two reasons!
#1 the grain is solid and straighter in the wrist area where strength is essential.
#2 the marbling in the butt area shows a lot of honey, that contrasts very nicely with the marbling!
I think the top one would make a much nicer final finish!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder however!
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Same reasons I chose the top one.
The bottom one would still make a superb
stock for a shotgun or Double, especially
if you like darker stocks.
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17 June 2013, 03:19
John HMTop one
John
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17 June 2013, 03:56
DoubleDonTop one.
Deo Vindice,
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17 June 2013, 04:44
new_guyIf it helps with the scale, the top blank is bigger than you would expect.
It's @24" long.
17 June 2013, 05:17
SnowwolfeTop
My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost.
17 June 2013, 05:31
Eland SlayerI definitely prefer the top...
17 June 2013, 06:05
retreeverStraighter grain is stronger if it is a big recoiler. Bottom one.
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new guy
Do you know what it is going on ?
Calibre ?
Style of rifle ?
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17 June 2013, 06:21
eezridrBottom
Top; bottom one is too busy.
top one for sure that would be amazing on a big double
Chris, you aren't going to be worng with either one of those. Both are great pieces. What is it going to be when finished? That might steer one in one direction or the other......
Is this a new Heym service BTW? Getting to pick your blank before it is a rifle?
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I would still go for the op one then.
It's big enough that any concerns over grain
can be left out.
And it will make a striking pattern.
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17 June 2013, 09:32
Safari JamesTop one and be done.
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17 June 2013, 09:51
sambarman338The top one appeals to me more because the grain seems to anticipate the pistol hand and is prettier towards the back end.
17 June 2013, 12:57
ozhunterWhich one is heavier in weight?
17 June 2013, 15:24
mouse93quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
However, I do like darker wood better. For my rifle I would pick the second blank.
+1
Tuff decision, but I lean towards number 2.
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17 June 2013, 18:26
MJinesNeither. Both look more like custom bolt action rifle stocks than a double rifle stock. I would find something with nice straight grain, a modest amount of mineral streaking and then I would finish it with a liberal dose of alkenet. But that is just me.
Mike
17 June 2013, 19:03
shootawayOld and Dense to make a stable stock that will not shift the POI.The choice of wood should be left to a skilled stock-maker(best that they are also a skilled shooter,IMO).
17 June 2013, 19:17
pagosawingnutWhy not choose both and build 2 guns???
17 June 2013, 20:02
lonewulfTop one. The pattern on the bottom one lacks the contrast apparent in the first bit of timber. Both very nice of course but the top one would look simply superb I think.
17 June 2013, 21:34
shootawayThey should have fashion skills too, engraved with time in knowing what type of stock to choose.Sometimes a certain layout can make a stock look weird,IMO.A wavy mineral line out of place can screw things up-just saying.
That is how it should be like,IMO.If these skillful people exist or not is something else.
19 June 2013, 20:49
new_guyThis one is going on a 470 that will be debuted in January at the shows.
It's something quite special.
The photos below aren't exact, but will give you a better idea of how the first blank could finish out.
Density, age, pore size, etc... are all accounted for in these two blanks. We're looking at the aesthetics in this discussion. Which you think looks better.
quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
Old and Dense
An autobiography perhaps?
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19 June 2013, 23:01
Alaskaman11top one
Double Rifles, This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as bolt rifle. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.
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09 July 2014, 02:00
new_guyHere's how the "reject" (bottom blank) turned out.
Especially after being finished the bottom on wins hands down!
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09 July 2014, 03:45
DoubleDonChris, they are both beautiful
Agree with Rick. Build 2 guns. Its only money. Never saw a Brink's truck following a hearse!
Deo Vindice,
Don
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09 July 2014, 04:36
Dall85Well, I am drooling on my iPad!
Jim
09 July 2014, 05:22
pagosawingnutThe bottom one was my choice to begin with and I'll stick with that. Gorgeous!
09 July 2014, 06:17
RockdocBoth beutiful Love that bottom one now stocked. In the right light it would show some amazing colour.
Cheers, Chris
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