Woods for Stocks

[summitsitter]

Again a newbie question. Why are most stocks made from Walnut. I have a buddy who is going to build me a new stock for my Marlin 336 and I was wondering what all kinds of wood are good for stock making.

 

[shooter#42]

walnut is used because it fullfills the most common properties needed for a stock. it is strong for its weight, pleasing to the eye, easy to work, and it used to be readily available and inexpensive. walnut is never a bad choice but maple, cherry, birch,have been somewhat popular at a time.

 

[summitsitter]

Good enough answer. Thanks

 

[Boss Hoss]

Hey why not be different----a little exotic but just about the toughest and most stable of all the natural woods.

Gallery of Photos, How Fine Gunstock Blanks Are Made - Old Tree Gun Blanks

Mine is the Marlin towards the bottom.....

 

[specweldtom]

BH, many thanks for the link. I've never seen a better website for gun wood.

Tom