Thanks for the feedback. The decision has been made, and the work has commenced. The 404 got the lighter-coloured blank. Density wise both are equal according to the stock-maker. Both pieces were selected from his pile of blanks. Given that there is a bit of wiggle-room - a very good grain flow is achieved. If you look closely, there are some new lines (in red) outlining the initial cuts.
With a little bit of luck it'll be ready for the moose hunt in October.
