Tom:

If it's that the checkering on the fore end is "courser" than that on the butt stock, that is normal. The lines should be less there so that the hand has a better grip.

I was looking at what I see as a less than great lay out of the butt stock design.
Can't say why, but it just does not look right.It looks less than graceful.

Best,
John


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