I'm in the process of swapping my laminated furniture to walnut on a 25-06. I bought the wood from W.G.P. Ltd out of Canada; part of it through GB and the other through emails with them (good people to deal with). Shipping took about 8 days total and was delivered through USPS.
While the walnut I received was unremarkable in figure. It suits the build and will be hunted hard with.
First off, the weight difference between the walnut and laminate. I realize the weight of wood varies with density, but this will give a rough idea of the differences. This weighing was done with all the same hardware attached.
Buttstock:
Laminated: 1lb. 9.85 oz.
Walnut: 1lb. 7.80 oz.
Forearm:
Laminated 10.85 oz.
Walnut 7.80 oz.
This swap was not about weight, but I thought I'd throw this out there for reference. The net reduction in weight was 4.3 oz.
Boomstick
While the walnut I received was unremarkable in figure. It suits the build and will be hunted hard with.
First off, the weight difference between the walnut and laminate. I realize the weight of wood varies with density, but this will give a rough idea of the differences. This weighing was done with all the same hardware attached.
Buttstock:
Laminated: 1lb. 9.85 oz.
Walnut: 1lb. 7.80 oz.
Forearm:
Laminated 10.85 oz.
Walnut 7.80 oz.
This swap was not about weight, but I thought I'd throw this out there for reference. The net reduction in weight was 4.3 oz.
Boomstick