Stock Possible Crack/flaw?

[Tex .416]

Is this dark line the beginning of a crack or a flaw in the wood that is likely to crack? It is not my rifle, just eyeing it although I need fewer rifles, not more.

 

[BigGame]

Are you referring to the mineral line?

 

[Bandera]

I would have to go with it is not a crack. Character in the wood yes.

 

[Tex .416]

Are you referring to the mineral line?

Yes. The location of it has me wondering if it potentially is a weak point prone to cracking.

 

[uplander01]

It doesn't look like an active crack, but I'd have to look at it under magnification and a good light, possibly even taking the action out of stock and looking at the inside the same way. If it's a crack, the inside will probably tell the story

 

[CurtisDees]

It's a mineral line and where it is it will Crack if it is a heavy recoiloing round it will need to be bedded at the least

 

[Rare Breed]

I agree…mineral line in and of itself would not bother me but it goes through the wrist which would greatly concern me on a big bore rifle…beautiful stock though!