I see Boyds has blanks for sale. I see three that I like.
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Images/Parts/100-042.jpg
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Images/Parts/100-145.jpg
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Images/Parts/100-143.jpg
With a preference in order of appearance. Arelaminatesmore stable than just a plain walnut? I wonder about the glue letting go in wet / damp weather after several years. Solid wood wouldn't present that problem.
Walnut blanks are 1/2 the price of the laminates as well. I could order two in case I screw the first one up.[

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