We’ve used the word challenging before… and this was definitely in that category. The grain goes every other different direction from whence it’s supposed to. There’s a lot of block sanding to coerce the grain to go flat due to the changing density of the wood. If not sanded properly it ripples like the ocean.

I used three action screws, one is part of the recoil lug.

Still working on the finish. Next week, I’ll have finished pictures.