The stock was to be a laminated stock as I had had such a good result from the 20 VarTarg stock with its 3 layer laminate but this time I wanted a much slimmer stock for a light hill rifle so I started with a 5/8 in central core and did some shaping of that to reflect the outside shape of the finished stock. Then two lighter 3/64 laminates were glued up either side of the shaped core. The cuts accross the clamping boards allow them to bend and press the outer laminates tightly to the central core. This allows the finished shape to leave the outer laminate largely untouched on the sides so it retains full strength rather than the cut through laminates of the standard offering.
