Help me make a choice.

[mongrel]

Better than dowels!

[Anonym]

Looks like a fantastic project!  Wish I had the guts to even start something like this. 

What little input I can give is that after shooting too many TCs and rifles with no drop to the stock (right Mongrel?), I wouldn't hesitate dropping the Kentucky style down to a nice midway of both outlines.  Too little drop cann be hard to sight and punish the face with heavy loads.  What caliber is this going to be?

Anonym

[hotfxr]

Looks like a fantastic project!  Wish I had the guts to even start something like this. 

What little input I can give is that after shooting too many TCs and rifles with no drop to the stock (right Mongrel?), I wouldn't hesitate dropping the Kentucky style down to a nice midway of both outlines.  Too little drop cann be hard to sight and punish the face with heavy loads.  What caliber is this going to be?

Anonym

Right now I am leaning towards 45, but I am waiting to see what the 50 barrel looks like that should be here this week.

[gunmaker]

As far as stock lay out goes.  If you have a gun on hand that fits you well , trace the pattern onto your wood & use it.  I've used the old 870 buttstock dim. for many projects and it "fits" a bunch a folks.     stay on it.    ....Tom

[Bulldog lady]

just somebody adding 2 cents worth that don't know nothing but would seem to me if you are a real beginner the one stock with the staighter grain might be a good one to start with.   I love the fancy burls and etc but they are for the more learnered (sp) folks. as all the guys have said do what feels right for  you,  be proud of what  you made and enjoy it.   That old Mongrel keeps  me happy