Any reason to worry about this grain flow?

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31 July 2023, 19:05

bt8897

Any reason to worry about this grain flow?

Should I be concerned about the grain flow in this stock in the wrist? I dont know what to think about the light colored grain on the left hand side of the stock in the action area?

31 July 2023, 21:20

Bobster

To me, the grain appears to be straight and on a diagonal thru the wrist. Should be OK if the action is bedded properly. The light colored wood on the left side looks like it might be a shingle of sapwood that remained after shaping. Not a structural problem, but sure not in keeping with the rest of the stock grain and color.

31 July 2023, 22:14

p dog shooter

Glass bed it don't worry.

One could put a couple hidden cross bolts in if that would ease your mind

31 July 2023, 22:31

dpcd

If it is a 458 WM: yes.
Anything else; no.
The place on the LH side is not sapwood; it is where the mineral stains did not form. Ignore that.
Do not use it for the Vertical Butt Stroke; look it up in your Infantry Manual. Do not use it for a brace when dropping into the prone position.
Just for info; what caliber is it?

01 August 2023, 00:42

bt8897

Thanks for the input guys. I have bedded the lug and tang, figured it couldn’t hurt.

And it’s a .270 dpcd

01 August 2023, 01:36

JBrown

That is a beautiful piece of wood with decent layout. It appears to be somewhat rift sawn(a cross between quarter sawn and slab sawn).

I can tell that the light wood next to the action bothers you. That’s too bad as I think that it give the stock some character and somehow enhances the impressive contrast present in the rest of the stock.

You should post some full length pictures.

Jason

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01 August 2023, 02:49

bt8897

The spot doesn’t really bother me that much from and aesthetic stand point, I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t a structural issue

04 August 2023, 02:47

Atkinson

I would not be too concerned at this point inasmuch as the shaping etc is all but done..

I might add a couple of engraved cross bolts for piece of mind and I really believe in them and I like the look on any rifle as a matter of fact, They can save a stock from events other than shooting, such as dropped guns, guns flying out of trucks, getting waked on your horse..these things I have witnessed and Im sure others have to if they hunt enough..

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04 August 2023, 04:16

jeffeosso

you said it was a 270? it's fine .. you can bed and decorate it with xbolts if you like, but not needed

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04 August 2023, 05:54

custombolt

Got your camera handy? Best view for analysis is straight down on the wrist since the grain path on one side looks better than the other. Worth noting is - Falling down and hitting a rock with the butt is more concerning than the caliber expecially if you are 200 plus pound person. Stuff happens.

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05 August 2023, 02:13

jeffeosso

gorgeous stock -'=

and i repeat

quote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
you said it was a 270? it's fine .. you can bed and decorate it with xbolts if you like, but not needed

05 August 2023, 10:45

georgeld

Thats going to be beautiful once it's finished.
Hope you will post some finished pictures.

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05 August 2023, 23:18

custombolt

Nice picture. Looks good for the .270 even hot rodded. But, the left side grain is at a 35 degree angle at the action, prone to cracking if abused. Right side looks perfectly suited.

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06 August 2023, 00:17

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

Clyde Bakers book says" Put the butt up against a stump pull the trigger...you'll know soon enough if the wood is strong enough"

P.S. I never did that!

19 August 2023, 00:09

custombolt

Me neither DW.
Hah! Kinda reminds me of my Doctor. To test my heart he had me run on a treadmill uphill 'with resistance' for what seemed like forever to see if my heart showed any signs of failure.

Life itself is a gift. Live it up if you can.

05 September 2023, 22:33

ZekeShikar

Beautiful rifle!
Thanks for sharing with us.

I'm glad to see the experts chime in so I can learn a bit more from them too.

Zeke

06 September 2023, 19:25

Michael Robinson

quote:
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R):
Clyde Bakers book says" Put the butt up against a stump pull the trigger...you'll know soon enough if the wood is strong enough"

P.S. I never did that!

Hahaha!

Looks like a solid and beautiful piece of wood to me.

Made up into a nice rifle, too!

Mike

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06 September 2023, 22:10

dpcd

Clyde Baker was a complete idiot and nothing he says should be trusted, nor followed. Unless you want to break a stock.

13 September 2023, 21:38

Atkinson

Yep the lead sled is the quickest way to break a stock...use a 3" piece of foam in the butt..

I suspect your stock will be fine if you just shoot it and don't abuse and hell Ive seen perfectly laid out wood break for various reasons it seemed..it is what it is..do your shopping before your shaping..

nice guns, don't worry