new_guy
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I just bought a stock blank (California English Walnut) for a new rifle. It will be used for a "big bore" .40+cal.
I don't know much about grading of wood (which seems highly subjective) - I only went on what the wood dealer told me...
I was looking for 1/4 sawn and "honey and straw" contrast with straight lines through the proper areas (specifically the grip)...
Question is... What SHOULD this piece of wood have cost me??? What is this blank worth???
Your input is appreciated... as I still have the opportunity to send it back...
PS - the blank is shown with water on it - no other finish applied.
Right Side (the visible knot is shallow and would be removed ((not visible)) in finished stock)
Left Side
Bottom Side (butt is to your right)
Top Side (butt is to your right)
Help me!
I need to decide whether or not to keep it.
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bonanza
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I have seen wood like this go for about $400.00
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I think it would have fetched ~ $250.00 USD. Of course it depends upon who the vendor was and what they think they can get for it. I have seen similar pieces on the websites of certain vendors advertised for $600.00 USD. Also, to be honest it has been a good many years since I purchased a peice of english walnut (California or otherwise). So take my comments for whatever they are worth (probably not much).
Personally, I would not have purchased it for a "big bore" as I do not like the grain structure at all, and I am not referring to the flow of the grain through the wrist either. All I am saying is that I would not use it to stock one of my 500's. A lesser caliber would probably work OK, though (fingers crossed).
It an attractive piece of wood. I would definitely like it on my 300 Winnie!
Scott
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I paid $350.00US for this last summer.
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new_guy
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In reply to:
Personally, I would not have purchased it for a "big bore" as I do not like the grain structure at all, and I am not referring to the flow of the grain through the wrist either. All I am saying is that I would not use it to stock one of my 500's. A lesser caliber would probably work OK, though (fingers crossed).
Thanks Scott for your imput. I'm curious as to why you don't like it for a big bore?
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bulldog563
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Honestly I don't have much experience with purchasing blanks but looks good for 500 bucks from what I have seen.
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500grains
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I was going to say 300 bucks but bit my tongue.
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new_guy
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here are some comps I've found for sale.
This one is $450
Do you like it better than the one I have for a BB?
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Peterb
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I would price the blank under discussion at $250-300. The layout is excellent for a big bore. Straight up front, excellent in the wrist and strong in the lower butt (which isn't needed when a recoil pad is used). It has some fiddle which would be more visible with the tea/ammonia finishing method used.
Mick's blank again is well laid out but much more beautiful.
Some folks consider the first blank to be perfection. I was offered a pair for $1100 at Reno one time and, instead, chose a blank with feather in the butt for $200. I never got that blank back to my table before I sold it for $500.
The bottom line is that if the layout is OK, all else is personal preference. It is always great if your preference is different from the seller's. Then you save money.
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