First off, let me explain that I am tardy in my replies because I went on from the Iowa shoot to Oklahoma and just got back tonight. For those of you that have not had the pleasure of shooting with the fine people of Iowa or of getting to meet Mr. Bookout, I will recommend both experiences without reservation.
Thank you Steve, you are too kind.
I will post some pics of the Iowa's Original Chunk Gun Shoot tomorrow under the shooting section.
Thanks Deano. My next project will probably be a squirrel rifle, so that I can focus on forging the hardware, but right now I am going to put some effort into living up to my new gun's potential.
Thanks jmdavis, the coach and I have to choose which events we can attend each year and there are many temptations to choose from.
Thank you mbokie5. I would not use a table saw, as a rip needs to be guided and the shape of a stock makes this difficult. Some people on here have good success with jig saws (good ones, not cheap ones). I own a table saw and am very careful about its operation, table saws and pedestal or bench grinders are generally the two most dangerous tools in most home shops. My father no longer plays the fiddle because of a table saw event that took less than two seconds.
Here is a pic of Mr. Bookout giving my new gun his scrutiny.