I need help selecting stock for my new Krieghoff Optima rifledrilling. All stocks are grade #4 and the drilling would have sideplate installed.



http://www.sluttstykket.com/Bilder/Privat/Krieghoff/Stock1.jpg

http://www.blinkskudd.net/images/privat/Krieghoff/Stock1.jpg



http://www.sluttstykket.com/Bilder/Privat/Krieghoff/Stock2.jpg

http://www.blinkskudd.net/images/privat/Krieghoff/Stock2.jpg





http://www.sluttstykket.com/Bilder/Privat/Krieghoff/Stock3.jpg

http://www.blinkskudd.net/images/privat/Krieghoff/Stock3.jpg

Tomjac,

All of the choices are excellent. I selected #1 only because I like to start with a lighter shade. They seem to darken with age. The wood ahead of the grip on #2 gets quite light in color. You mention sideplates so that would take some of it away.

There are other factors that are important also. What are the other sides of those choices like? You want them to match as close as possible. Also what is the forend wood like? for matching is wanted there also.

Tell us more about the drilling. What are it's dimensions, calibers etc.

My Sauers forend does not really match the gun. I wonder if it's the orginal. I am lucky to have it at all.

The drilling is a Krieghoff Optima rifledrilling in 7x57R - 20/76 with
- Engraved sideplate with tre animal�s pr. side (Roedeer/Reddeer) and leaf
- Engraved grip cap with leaf and my initials
- All steel part without the barrels have a nickel finish (French grey)
- Single trigger
- Frontplate for multiple pivot scopemount
- Upgraded stock
- Alum. Suitecase

Somewhat simular this but with sideplate


Savage99 - I have asked for the other side aswell..

#3 is the prettiest but #1 isn't far behind and from where I stand #1 looks to have the strongest layout of wood through the wrist area.

Rob

Well, a diference of opinion is what makes a horse race... :-)

I think number 1 is the nicest (very dark stocks don't turn my crank).

I do agree that number 1 also looks like the strongest through the pistol grip area.

jpb

Tomjack,

That's a beautiful gun and should be even more so with sideplates.

Is it going to be fitted with provisions for a scope?

What are the barrel lengths and the total weight?

Neither of the above stock where choosen and two additional stock pictures were send from Krieghoff.

www.blinkskudd.net/images/privat/Krieghoff/Stock4_L.jpg
www.blinkskudd.net/images/privat/Krieghoff/Stock4_R.jpg

www.blinkskudd.net/images/privat/Krieghoff/Stock5_L.jpg
www.blinkskudd.net/images/privat/Krieghoff/Stock5_R.jpg

But I have come to the decision that I would like to have a classic straight style stock made istead of this Krieghoff "standard" hog back stock with Bavarian cheek piece. The stock should be somewhat simular on my Krieghoff Big Five stock.

www.blinkskudd.net/images/privat/Krieghoff/Krieghoff%202.jpg

Savage99 - The drilling have a 55cm (21.6") barrel, and about 4kg (8.8lbs)

I think that the classic straight would be a fine choise.
Why don't you have a stock maker make you one and find the blank your self.
Dressel have some nice stuff top draw. This link will take you to the most expensive but they have some more afordable ones to.

http://www.dressels.com/id191.htm
Cheers,

Andr�

That is also a solution, but for this I will have Krieghoff to make the whole gun. I will properly have a trip to Ulm this summer and pick out the wood my selves..

Thanks a lot btw Andr�..

Sk�l!!

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I think that the classic straight would be a fine choise.
Why don't you have a stock maker make you one and find the blank your self.
Dressel have some nice stuff top draw. This link will take you to the most expensive but they have some more afordable ones to.

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You are more then welcome.

Cheers,

Andr�