I had forgotten about this thread.
Butch, that is a fine looking stock. I've been thinking about carbon fiber or rather how to apply it and use it to strengthen a lighter stock.
I have read elsewhere where some woods produce problems when the dust from them are inhaled. I'll need to use caution.
At this point, I'm just thinking of a BR type stock. I got a thing for those 6br based cartridges, so no much recoil to worry about.
I came across some 12"dia. trees, so it looks like I'll get to use the heartwood. I'm learning about the other hardwoods and why Walnut is favored for wood working. My first thought was to use something strong and light and I like the way the heartwood of cedar looks.
I just can't seem to find exactly what I'm looking for in other stock designs.
I don't understand why I haven't seen any slots milled in the bottom of the forend. It seems that it would serve a couple purposes, lighter, cooling, and act like rails in the bag. Anybody seen with them?
Anyway, I guess I have some stock checkering classes in my future. Can anybody teach me, puter style?