rogue river,
this is the first time carving a stock on a gun this extensively. I carve Canes and walking staffs sometimes. I did carve a couple scenes on modern riffle stocks a few years ago.
StumpKiller, that is the kind of information I was looking for. I will be using this for hunting and playing I doubt I will ever be into target shoots.
Brown bear, yep you got it, 50 cal. This being my first, I bought what I thought was the best fit for me. I am learning with this build all the things I will want to do next time.
Zonie, thanks for the insight as to how the barrel weight affects different shooting practices that is what I need to hear so I can figure out what I am going to do.
SgtSchutzen I think I will try to get mine to balance in my left hand too. sounds right.
Hunting dawg, I hadn't thought of shooting it off of my knee. I will have to practice that technique.
So, leaving the barrel heavy, and adding weight to the stock, will that counteract the accuracy of the heavy barrel or will the heavier stock help steady the whole gun?
thanks for all the insight!
Kirby