Author Topic: Stock options (Read 471 times)

MOGorilla · « **on:** August 10, 2004, 02:00:08 AM »

HAs anyone used a more exotic wood in making a stock? I know walnut and maple are traditional, but what about areas where those woods aren't prevalent. Does anyone have knowledge of what other woods were used?

crow_feather · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2004, 03:52:15 AM »

One of the more common "others" is Cherry.

And then there is this real pretty wood that I got fer my 30-06. It has red, green, blue, and purple colors in it. Wierd name fer a tree though. It comes from a laminated tree, whatever the heck they are.

C F

filmokentucky · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2004, 06:25:30 AM »

Curly ash was often used, as was figured birch. Various fruit woods can be found on old firearms. I've heard of pecan wood being used, too. Laat
Weekend, I was at the old Fort at Number 4 in New Hampshire ans saw a very old fowler there with a stock that appeared to be made from oak. Beech is another possiblity and was much used in Europe even on some high value pieces.

Wesley · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2004, 12:38:13 PM »

Persimmon once was common on pistol stocks. Primarily for target shooters because it could easily be carved to fit the individual. Don't know if you could find a tree big enough to make a rifle stock from though. :roll:
Wesley