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Originally Posted by Robert Rambler
Brian, Do you think it served any practical purpose to inlet that close?
Obviously the screws will never loosen with the heads pressed into the wood.
Or was the stock maker just showing off his skill, only to have it hidden
from view?
Too bad we can't visit the factory and watch it being done.
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The only real purpose evident in doing this is two fold. One, to leave as much wood in the stock head as possible. Two, to provide a quality or workmanship and fit. Neither are realistic in this point from a function standpoint. That little bit of extra wood between the bride is doing nothing for added strength to the wood. And, although quality of workmanship is of the utmost importance, the gun would function and perform just the same if the brise area were not inletted in such a way.
The same goes for high polishes, engine turning and cross hatching on internal parts. No real purpose other than to show off level of finish and attention to detail.