Thread: Most Expensive Rifle in NZ

Some wood finishes are 'sticky' and have good grip without needing to be checkered, I'm not sure about those but I'd suggest that the stock guy possibly knows a thing or two. I would be surprised to find they were in any way slippery and needed extra grip - considering that how many bolt action military rifles were made and also considering how many of those had checkering, I don't recall many arguments from the procurement peoples wanting them ribbed for pleasure. I think the 'bald' look is bloody good to be fair - I'd almost consider saving those bits of timber if I came across them in the firewood pile!