Restocking a 270,do you like #1 or #2
#1 Circassian




other side



#2 French walnut



other side



Thanks for any input

I like the figure on #2 more.

George

Of those two, I think I'd prefer the first, although it's hard to tell from just those photos.

AD

I too would prefer the first from what I can tell, it is way better looking to my eye, and it is "Circassian" Turkish with a good layout through the grip area, and no, I am not prejudiced against the "French".

kinda hard to tell with pics of one side, but 2 is the nicer looking, 1 might have better grain, but both will work.

I would be happy to have either one!

#2

#1 for a boomer, #2 for looks..

your call

jeffe

Id go with #1 . #2 looks knoty.

Need a pepenticular photo shot Though.

Use both of them !!!

#2

Roland

I like #2.

No. 1 looks like the more stable piece of wood

Number 2

#1

But what do I know I am a rookie and like straight grained stocks.

Judging just from those pics, I'd go with #1. I'd have to hold #2 in my hands to pass judgement.

#1 has lots of nice color and streaking. It is straighter grained, but it will look a little more interesting when carved; more so if you have a cheekpiece on it.

If your builder tell you that either blank is structurally suitable, I'd go with the one that first catches your fancy. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to wood. Please yourself first, all else being equal.

As mentioned one has to hold them in their hands to really be sure. Even then I would like to hear from a stockmaker as to their opinion.

In particular I wonder if #2 has enough fiddleback to have critical mass and not just be a scattered pattern. If the rifle is right handed then #2 seems to have more figure on it's left side which is what you will look at most.

In summary I am leaning towards #2 if I could only hold it as it may be a "fiddleback" stock. I like those.

If it was me #1 would be my choice. I like the color and grain flow much more than #2.

Terry

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Originally posted by ForrestB:
Judging just from those pics, I'd go with #1. I'd have to hold #2 in my hands to pass judgement.

#1 has lots of nice color and streaking. It is straighter grained, but it will look a little more interesting when carved; more so if you have a cheekpiece on it.

If your builder tell you that either blank is structurally suitable, I'd go with the one that first catches your fancy. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to wood. Please yourself first, all else being equal.

I agree with Forrest and Terry. Alot depends on the type of stock, cheekpiece, etc.

I like #1 better because of the coloration, not the grain pattern. I have a stock somewhat like #1. Everybody comments on how well they like the colors in that stock.

But, and it's a BIG but,

it is YOUR gun...

I like # 1 better as it is layed out very nice and I like the couple of dark streaks it has.

OK, you use #1, and give ME #2 ...does that answer your question?

I think you should use the #1 blank for the 270 and sell me the #2 blank.

I like #1 but is that a knot in the grip area on the left hand side? May or may not be a problem.

The streaking (figure) in #2 is a bit sparse, but it would still make a good stock.

You need a veiw of the top of both pieces to make a choice. You should choose the one that has the straightest grain running from fore to aft because it will warp the least........DJ

They are both good enough for any stock...No. 2 will show a bit more color when turned and both are laid out well enough it appears from the photos...Both look to be quarter sawn and thats my preference.

Remember when you turn a stock the stripes and such become larger...

But to determine a stocks quality you must look at the end grain, the top and bottom to see how the grain actually runs, not just the slab side, thats the least important thing to look at IMO...

Also are they dry in your location..I usually let a blan sit in my shop for at least a year before I make a stock out of it, then I either have it turned on a styleist or do that myself with a mill, bandsaw and/or hatchet or whatever to move up turn around time...then let it hang for another couple of months to a year..If it holds its set then I will make a stock out of it....

At least thats what I intend to do, but sometimes I get anxious and have it turned and finish it, hoping for the best and fortunately it usually works, at least so far, but it always hangs in my shop for a year after purchase......