N/A Special edition trends

I’m to old to care about resale value. If I wait for Weihrauch to do this, I would need be Moses!
Well Moses of Grayling I hear ya. I guess a big part of my opinion on this is laminate stocks are likely not high grade timber laminated together and then dyed funny colors. Not sure why I would pay extra for something that wouldn't nessasarily make the cut in its natural state. It's great marketing, but I would spend extra money on a special edition that is well....special
 
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Well Moses of Grayling I hear ya. I guess a big part of my opinion on this is laminate stocks are likely not high grade timber laminated together and then dyed funny colors. Not sure why I would pay extra for something that wouldn't nessasarily make the cut in its natural state. It's great marketing, but I would spend extra money on a special edition that is well....special
I’m with you. I love beautiful Walnut and blued steel. Never cared for laminate. Many do though and as much as things cost these days, the custom stock is really a bargain. If bought right.
Correction: I said Moses but Noah is the one who lived 950 years. Always mix them up.
 
I’m with you. I love beautiful Walnut and blued steel. Never cared for laminate. Many do though and as much as things cost these days, the custom stock is really a bargain. If bought right.
Correction: I said Moses but Noah is the one who lived 950 years. Always mix them up.
I realize cost is a factor for sure. Manufacturer's could expand outside of walnut for options though. There are a number of highly figured woods suitable for stock making available. Some with better price points, and availability. Myrtle wood is beautiful stuff, and has the added benefit of being grown/harvested in Oregon...and I do like a good made in USA pitch.
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I realize cost is a factor for sure. Manufacturer's could expand outside of walnut for options though. There are a number of highly figured woods suitable for stock making available. Some with better price points, and availability. Myrtle wood is beautiful stuff, and has the added benefit of being grown/harvested in Oregon...and I do like a good made in USA pitch.
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They can’t/won’t even make a good looking stock out of Beech anymore.
 
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