Got the wood "sorta" finished. Still not rubbing out like I want and only thing to do is let it cure out some more. Still a little to glossy for how I want it. In 30 days will rub on it some more. Will checker it about that time. Hawkins Pad from Galazan, as I made the grip a little thicker than origional, the Parker grip caps that I could find were too small so just made a "fake" cap out of ebony and pinned and screwed on with the origional screw. With 1 1/4oz. loads I like to have something to hold on to in the right hand and while I am still strong recoil has taken it's toll, still don't have to shoot a release trigger though. You can see from the comb this stock was made to shoot not to look at. Sank the forend latch 1/16" (had to make new screws even then), will shoot a round of trap now and then and in Texas when it is 100 degrees and you get on a short squad the latch will burn your hand. That's an old Browning case I got in some trade, don't remember, but the old gun will fit in it so likely how it will get carted around. Oh, wanted the gun to gain some weight, was 7# 15oz origionally, now is 8# 10oz. For me I like the weight, I won't carry it far but may shoot it a lot when I get there and with "trap" loads it doesn't kick. Enjoyed everyone's coments. When you spot the flaws be kind, I am old and can't see like I wish I could.
Regards, John Hancock
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