Originally Posted By: BrentD
Originally Posted By: SDH-MT
Those cracks behind the tang should definitely be repaired and the wood behind the tang relieved prior to shooting. With the grain structure seen and the slender wrist the cracks are a real liability.


Only if he shoots it. Will you be shooting it? I hope so. It's a darn nice rifle.


Oh, yes! I won't own a firearm I can't shoot.


Steve
NJ State Trooper #3936 (retired 4-1-1991)
NRA LE Firearms Instructor