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Checkering as an afterthought ? - J.B. - 09-08-2015
Just curious is all..but wondering all the same. I have one rifle with checkering to pistol grip and forend. The other rifles have no checkering. I find that its easier to maintain a constant hold, pressure and follow through with the checkering present. My question is just if its a problem to checker a stock after its been finished ? I understand it is normally done after the stock is fitted but before the oil finishes are applied but wondered if it could be done a year or two down the track without compromising the finish of the rifle. I'd be sending it to a professional 'checker of stocks' as its well above my pay grade.
J.B.
RE: Checkering as an afterthought ? - bruce moulds - 09-08-2015
gavin,
I think they normally checker after finishing the stock, then rub stuff into the checkering with a toothbrush.
keep safe,
bruce.
RE: Checkering as an afterthought ? - Gussy - 09-08-2015
I've had 3 done and always after finish. It's the normal way to do it according to the stock maker and he's one of the best in the nation.
RE: Checkering as an afterthought ? - J.B. - 09-09-2015
Thanks for the feedback. I knew it was done after completion of the stock but was just wondering if it could be done..and well , a year or two down the line after the rifle had seen some use. I gather it can ..and the key is to get a good 'checkerer' ( ? ).
thanks...
Gavin.