Are there advantages / disadvantages of using walnut vs maple for the muzzle loader stocks?
Thanks!
Jim
Thanks!
Jim
First of all, what is a persons choice for appearance or aesthetic value? That IMO can be adv/disadvantage. My love is the Kentucky long rifle and thus I prefer Curly Maple. Walnut dresses down and trims smoother than Curly Maple. Curly Maple will pull out divets using a plane or spoke shave because the grain is not straight. Straight grain Maple is much easier to work than Curly, but IMO not nearly as pretty.Are there advantages / disadvantages of using walnut vs maple for the muzzle loader stocks?
Thanks!
Jim
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