Stock blank dimensions?

[Bull Shannon]

I've got an opportunity to buy some kiln dried Black Walnut that the seller describes as 2 1/2 inches thick and then some. What are the dimensions needed to make a half stock muzzleloader such as a SMR?

My other thought is a full stock Leman style.

[deepcreekdale]

8/4 lumber is 2 inches thick when rough sawn. Not sure how it could be 8/4 and 2 1/2 inches thick "and then some". I have used 8/4 lumber before but only for slim rifles or guns without cheekpieces. If it were me, i would want a little more information and detailed dimensions. I hate getting a piece of wood that is (A) just too small to use or (B) severely limits my layout options.

[Bull Shannon]

He is local so I get to choose what I want in person. I'm also bringing a tape measure.

[FALout]

Most 8/4 is not even 2” most of the time, depends on the mill.  There are times when we get lumber that is 2-1/4 to 2-1/2, but usually spec for that thickness.  The thickness you need is dependent on what your looking to build.  Don’t forget the tape measure when you go to look.

[D. Taylor Sapergia]

Why get hung up on "8/4".  The op doesn't use the term, describing the wood as at least 2 1/2" thick.  That's thick enough for almost any longrifle.

Take a pattern with you and lay it out on the plank to be sure there is enough depth in the buttstock area, and overall length.

[FALout]

Taylor, it was in the OP’s post, he edited it.  I was agreeing with deepcreekdale about that size of stock, didn’t want to see him spend money on something that wasn’t wide enough.  Seen it before where guys can spend money at the heat of the moment thinking it’s a great deal, that’s why I suggested taking a tape measure with him.
Bob