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Why walnut for shotgun stocks + what was the Browning 'salt wood' fiasco?
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Have you ever wondered why we don’t see more variety in the type of wood found on shotgun stocks? With over 200 species of hardwoods alone - why is walnut so prevalent? In this two-part episode, we will first hear from Dan Ziegler, owner of Luxus Walnut. Dan breaks down why walnut is the predominant choice for shotgun (and rifle) stocks, and what terms like figure, feather, marble-cake, and burl mean.
My second guest is Art Isaacson who for 40 years has owned and operated Art's Gun Shop, a full-service Browning repair facility. Art has seen, handled, and repaired thousands of stocks affected by the Browning 'salt wood' fiasco in the 1960s. Art explains what it was, how to identify a gun with a 'salt wood' stock, and what repair options are available.
I wrap up with a quick comment on the new release of Upland Game Classic 2.5" shotshells from B&P. Finally, more options for your vintage shotgun with 2.5" chambers.
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