Yep, for a beginner, as suggested already, buy a Unilet stock from Boyds to use for your first attempt. Exterior of it is already shaped (but needs additional work) and requires inletting for the barreled action/trigger guard. Last Unilet stock I got from Boyds was in their clearance section. I didn't expect much when I ordered it. It was for replacing a butchered military stock on a mauser that had been sporterized. I got lucky, wood had some decent color and figure in it.
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