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wildcat · February 23, 2000, 08:14 AM

Glad to see someone else likes to build stocks,that is what started me down this road.I have to do as much of my own metal working as possible in order to keep costs down.Have you ever tried silver maple for stock wood?I salvaged a large log a few years ago.I works like walnut,tough as nails,lighter than most wood,lots of figure,but not quite as stable as I like.If you want to try a piece let me know I will send you one no charge you pay the shipping.I think it would be a good choice for your project.A friend of mine used it on a ultra lite .308 the gun is under 5lbs.I have used it on a 30-30,a 257 rbts.,a 22-250,and I am working on a .338 win mag.Good luck with your project.

February 23, 2000, 08:14 AM	#9
wildcat Member Join Date: December 20, 1999 Location: Northeast Kingdom of Vermont Posts: 88	Glad to see someone else likes to build stocks,that is what started me down this road.I have to do as much of my own metal working as possible in order to keep costs down.Have you ever tried silver maple for stock wood?I salvaged a large log a few years ago.I works like walnut,tough as nails,lighter than most wood,lots of figure,but not quite as stable as I like.If you want to try a piece let me know I will send you one no charge you pay the shipping.I think it would be a good choice for your project.A friend of mine used it on a ultra lite .308 the gun is under 5lbs.I have used it on a 30-30,a 257 rbts.,a 22-250,and I am working on a .338 win mag.Good luck with your project.