Walnut or maple for a Transitional Rifle

[Col. Batguano]

Here's a link with weights per cubic foot of various woods grown in the US. It would seem to indicate that the weights between Ash and Maple are surprisingly similar. And yes, within each specie, you can get great variation from board to board

https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fpltn/fpltn-218-1931.pdf

 

[jrmflintlock]

Maybe it's in my head, or just an excuse to make another rifle!

:grin:

 

[Zonie]

My Pecatonica River based Transitional rifle in .54 caliber with brass furniture.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
If you are interested in early American rifles go to Eric Kettenburg's website (www.erickettenburg.com) and click on his threads for "early rifles", "1750s rifle?", "Allentown/Bethlehem", and "Moll". You will find a wealth of information and inspiration.

dave