Rigby Big Game DSB 404 Jeffery Build

[Russ16]

I’m getting outvoted but I like the right. I like that it has more figure in the fore end. And particularly like that solid line of black grain that goes pretty much from fire end through the wrist to that piece if burl on the end of the butt.

 

[DPHunter4570]

I chose right. I liked the dark streaks on that one. Both are pretty wicked though.

 

[cmk]

I chose the right one. I like the heavier mineral streaks. (Though I could have done without the knots on the right-hand side. However, they do not seem to be in a place where it has any structural importance). Grain flow through the wrists seem about equal. The grain in the foreend seems to be much straighter in the stock on the right, which could be better a/o reduce the risk of warping over time.

But both are really, really beautiful. Congratulations to you for having such a dilemma!

 

[Rare Breed]

Agree! I did the same again by a very slim margin.

Just curious…should there be any concern about the dark wood line running through the wrist on the right one? Stock experts please reply…it is beautiful!

 

[franzfmdavis]

Congrats! Great choice!! Please send updated pics when you receive it!

 

[matt85]

Was a hard choice, but I picked left.

 

[1dirthawker]

the left one,

why.....there are blondes, brunettes and redheads because we all like different stuff. i like the one on the left, nobody is wrong with wood like that!

 

[spike.t]

Right bit different..actually not that keen on left one

 

[Luvthunt]

Yes, the left.

 

[IvW]

Right.....

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

I chose the left and a serial number has now been allocated to the build

 

[Wildwillalaska]

What additional upgrades are you having added. Certainly beautifully stocked for sure, both options gorgeous…albeit, I voted right. My Rigby BGR is their standard build, so grave 5 wood but nicely figured and loved the deeper red color. While very nicely figured, it’s like lumber compared to either of those pieces.

I do like the dark mineral streaks in both, and preferred the buttstock section on the left, but by such a small margin that the differences in the fore end and color tint had my vote lean right. Excited to see photos and report when finished.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

What additional upgrades are you having added. Certainly beautifully stocked for sure, both options gorgeous…albeit, I voted right. My Rigby BGR is their standard build, so grave 5 wood but nicely figured and loved the deeper red color. While very nicely figured, it’s like lumber compared to either of those pieces.

I do like the dark mineral streaks in both, and preferred the buttstock section on the left, but by such a small margin that the differences in the fore end and color tint had my vote lean right. Excited to see photos and report when finished.

No other upgrades, just the wood

 

[hoytcanon]

In big bores, I will always go with tighter straight grain through the wrist area. Left stock for the WIN.