Your new custom stock, ebony forend tip or not?

[Nevada Mike]

A contrasting tip usually sets off a fine stock. I've seen them in a number of different woods and liked most of them. Buffalo horn looks very nice on a good chunk of walnut. My preference is cut at an angle, but straight cut works also. Combined with a schnable profile, a contrasting tip can really finish a great stock.
This is mesquite on a laminate stock. Angle cut with a spacer and schnable profile.View attachment 428814

Great minds can differ. I do not like the FE tip cut at an angle and a schnable tip looks like the rifle suffered an accident. IMO.

I do like an ebony of horn FE tip - cut at a right angle and nicely rounded or, better, in the Brit style...

 

[nztimb]

Great minds can differ. I do not like the FE tip cut at an angle and a schnable tip looks like the rifle suffered an accident. IMO.
I do like an ebony of horn FE tip - cut at a right angle and nicely rounded or, better, in the Brit style...

I am inclined to agree and would add that to my eyes a sling eye within the hand length of the schnabel seems to defeat the effect it offers. Like the small neat schnabel on a mannlicher but think that is where they are best suited. My opinion only

 

[Woodcarver]

Great minds can differ. I do not like the FE tip cut at an angle and a schnable tip looks like the rifle suffered an accident. IMO.

I do like an ebony of horn FE tip - cut at a right angle and nicely rounded or, better, in the Brit style...

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Viva la difference! (probably spelled that improperly, but, eh)
This is what keeps stockmakers (and carvers) busy. And why wood stocked rifles will always look better than any piece of plastic, fiberglass or carbon can dream of. Regardless of whether the tip is cut straight, angled, or isn't even there, a good piece of lumber is the only way to set off a fine gun.
Using it in the field is the ultimate honor a well stocked rifle can have.

 

[Woodcarver]

I am inclined to agree and would add that to my eyes a sling eye within the hand length of the schnabel seems to defeat the effect it offers. Like the small neat schnabel on a mannlicher but think that is where they are best suited. My opinion only

Much debate went into where to put that sling eye. It ultimately landed where it did because I didn't want it in the wrap-around checkering of the forend.
When I do another, it will probably get recessed swivels rather than eyes. A little more effort to install, but definitely a better look when finished.
Btw, I very much admire your work. Very good craftsmanship of good designs.