Thanks much for the info.

There are so many pearls on this website and this thread that I print certain threads to review at a later date. Great info.

May I ask--

Do you have any hints or visual clues as to the suitability/desirability of different blanks for stocks for DG rifles and their objective grading? I realize that cetain wood parameters determine objective grading but how about wood characteristics/figuring and the ability to withstand severe recoil? I have seen alot of beautiful stocks broken by recoil.