Thread: Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

Thought it was about time I made myself another custom stock, this time for my #1 hunting rifle - my little BSA Hunter 6x45.
I had previously posted a thread on the composite stock that I made for it, and as great as that stock is, I just felt a bit soulless to me. Composite is great practically, but I love the feel, look and even smell of a nice traditional walnut stock.

First step was to draw up a plan of what I had in mind. This was drawn full-size, after many months of ‘research’ into the dimensions and style I was after. This stock has quite a strong Rigby influence, as I love the look of a classic English stalking rifle.





The sides of the blank were reasonably plain, but the end grain showed potential…. That’s the great thing about shaping a stock, you have no idea how it’s actually going to look grain-wise until your done!