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Durability of figured maple?
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<blockquote data-quote="WildRose" data-source="post: 1241986" data-attributes="member: 30902"><p>Maple should hold up fine as long as the action is properly fit and bedded. What causes wood stocks to crack for the most part is when a poorly fit action creates pressure points or has a little movement in it. Of course that movement also occurs when the trigger guard screws are loose so be sure to keep them properly torqued and you should have no problem as long as it's properly fit and bedded from the start.</p><p></p><p>Wood does require more upkeep than composites or plastics so make sure it stays well oiled and sealed otherwise changes in temperature and humidity will cause you issues with accuracy. I try to keep all of my wood stocks oiled at least 2-3 times a year and they hold up just fine, even those that have gotten pretty well beaten up over the years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WildRose, post: 1241986, member: 30902"] Maple should hold up fine as long as the action is properly fit and bedded. What causes wood stocks to crack for the most part is when a poorly fit action creates pressure points or has a little movement in it. Of course that movement also occurs when the trigger guard screws are loose so be sure to keep them properly torqued and you should have no problem as long as it's properly fit and bedded from the start. Wood does require more upkeep than composites or plastics so make sure it stays well oiled and sealed otherwise changes in temperature and humidity will cause you issues with accuracy. I try to keep all of my wood stocks oiled at least 2-3 times a year and they hold up just fine, even those that have gotten pretty well beaten up over the years. [/QUOTE]
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