I'm slayed! Ash is my biggest source of firewood. All the ash around here has fallen (pun intended) to Asiatic ash borer beetles. I have seen some tight curl like your rifle stock, but the trees are too small in diameter to get a stock from. I have made axe and tomahawk handles from it though.
Any problems working this wood? I'm guessing wouldn't carve well.
It is nice to see a plain rifle done by you. Your architecture is always spot on, and your attention to detail is an inspiration to me. Beautiful!
Thanks for posting!