I'm using red maple on this Berk's Co. rifle..I kinda let Fred Miller talk me into it..he said if I really wanted a lite-weight 58cal. if was the only way to go. I said I had heard it wouldn't hold an edge for carving, and he assured me it would and said red is what most of the originals were made from. I asked about strength he said it had plenty..etc. I figured he should know so went with the red.
Having almost lived through the flu..I decided to inlet the breech plug..and man is this stuff soft.
It is light, but am having concerns about dings, and type carving to use with it.
Those that have used red..is there any tips I should be aware of before I ruin this stock? I'm not in any way trying to blame Fred for anything, I'm just being extra cautious.
Thanks for any advice.
Having almost lived through the flu..I decided to inlet the breech plug..and man is this stuff soft.
It is light, but am having concerns about dings, and type carving to use with it.
Those that have used red..is there any tips I should be aware of before I ruin this stock? I'm not in any way trying to blame Fred for anything, I'm just being extra cautious.
Thanks for any advice.