Best looking stock

[Kevin Peacocke]

I am partial to good wood on a gun stock, and whether actually seeing it in person, or seeing a photo you just know - that is spectacular. So whether it is your own stock, or someone who has posted a pic on AH that needs to be recollected, lets see what you have.

Here is one from Westley Richards, I just love the tortoiseshell effect:

 

[cash_tx]

I know you could find a seemingly endless number of beautiful stocks posted online, but this FN 1952 in 270 Win is one of the best that I actually own.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

My RSM is still my all time favourite

 

[Rare Breed]

I am partial to good wood on a gun stock, and whether actually seeing it in person, or seeing a photo you just know - that is spectacular. So whether it is your own stock, or someone who has posted a pic on AH that needs to be recollected, lets see what you have.

Here is one from Westley Richards, I just love the tortoiseshell effect:
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I could be wrong but this looks like the tiger wood effect that WR likes to use. I almost got my Rigby refurbished in tiger wood due to its beautiful look but once again the London Rigby shop talked me out of it and I chose their grade 8 historical wood

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I could be wrong but this looks like the tiger wood effect that WR likes to use. I almost got my Rigby refurbished in tiger wood due to its beautiful look but once again the London Rigby shop talked me out of it and I chose their grade 8 historical wood

Grade 8 historical wood, I want to see that!

 

[fourfive8]

A little retro for sure but the figure in this stock has always caught my eye, especially considering its origin and purpose. It's on an original 7mm M1895 Chilean Mauser I picked up several years ago in unfired condition with crest intact and no import marks.

 

[Rare Breed]

Grade 8 historical wood, I want to see that!

I will be posting pictures when the gun is finished. To be clear, I did not buy the stock from Rigby…I just looked through their different grades then ordered one in a grade 8 from a company in the US. I will tell you grades of wood stock blanks has a lot of Art versus Science in it in my opinion. The Rigby HS standard is a beautiful grade 5

 

[Louis Toadvine]

I'm biased, but this is a favorite. This is the best stock I own. Sako 85 Deluxe from the custom shop with high grade Turkish walnut and handrubbed finish. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it!

 

[cash_tx]

I'm biased, but this is a favorite. This is the best stock I own. Sako 85 Deluxe from the custom shop with high grade Turkish walnut and handrubbed finish. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it!

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That is spectacular! What caliber?

 

[cash_tx]

A little retro for sure but the figure in this stock has always caught my eye, especially considering its origin and purpose. It's on an original 7mm M1895 Chilean Mauser I picked up several years ago in unfired condition with crest intact and no import marks.

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That's very cool, and what a find!

 

[Louis Toadvine]

That is spectacular! What caliber?

Thank you! It's 8x57. Very accurate, hits hard with 198gr bullets, and has been an absolute pleasure in every way. And I never tire of looking at the wood.

 

[sureshot375]

Kevin, A while back you posted a thread with some pictures of your very attractive significant other. I was genuinely surprised. With all your threads about what’s the best looking rifle, cartridge, stock, etc, I was certain you had simply spent way too much time alone in the bush. Lol.

I’m pretty proud of the walnut I picked out for my Kreighoff shotgun.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I'm biased, but this is a favorite. This is the best stock I own. Sako 85 Deluxe from the custom shop with high grade Turkish walnut and handrubbed finish. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it!

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I agree, that is very good, even down to the straight grain in the grip.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I know you could find a seemingly endless number of beautiful stocks posted online, but this FN 1952 in 270 Win is one of the best that I actually own. View attachment 535104

Beautiful colour, like a red setter.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

My RSM is still my all time favourite
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That is very good, a real pleasure to shoulder something like that.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

I'm biased, but this is a favorite. This is the best stock I own. Sako 85 Deluxe from the custom shop with high grade Turkish walnut and handrubbed finish. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it!

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I don't blame you. Good wood is worth every cent.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Kevin, A while back you posted a thread with some pictures of your very attractive significant other. I was genuinely surprised. With all your threads about what’s the best looking rifle, cartridge, stock, etc, I was certain you had simply spent way too much time alone in the bush. Lol.

I’m pretty proud of the walnut I picked out for my Kreighoff shotgun.

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Your stock is great Sureshot. I will tell her that she earns positive comments from my hunting exploits!

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Here is my Heym stock, standard, but I think I drew lucky. It is the prettiest stock I own

so far.

 

[RockSlinger404]

I also have a soft spot for beautiful wooden stocks...

CZ550 .375H&H (factory wood, reshaped by Morkel & Crouse):

404Jeff:

Beretta 486:

Krieghoff K80:
I know grain direction is not perfect, however I really like the look of it and have trust in Krieghoff's quality. A new Kick-Eez pad was installed after Sabi Rifles messed up the one in the photo.

 

[Shako Badhan]

My AHR 550 in 458 Lott. By far the best looking stock in my safe. I will say I almost prefer the plainer stocks you see on vintage British rifles.