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Old 01-15-2017, 09:27   #9
Guymullins
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Brush, 35 and Dive. I think one of the reasons for the wood compressing is that my home is at 6000ft altitude. The air is very dry, which is great for producing no rust, but it is very hard on any wood. One dare not use wood for door or window frames here because your life will be taken up with maintenance. The wood on my rifle has a not-very attractive urethane-type finish which has been scratched and worn down over the years. The wood now is very dry, so perhaps that has contributed to its compaction. I have just helped a Turkish walnut wholesaler to establish some sales in my country, so maybe it is time for payback. A blank of superior Turkish Walnut would be appreciated. The Remington wood looks a bit blonde for walnut, but I could be mistaken.
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