Protecting rifle stocks in the safe

[Philip Glass]

I am about to take receipt of my first “fine rifle” it’s a Dakota 76 with exquisite wood. This is not my first wooden stocked rifle, but my first that has exhibition grade wood that would make me cry if it got safe “rash”.
I know that having a larger safe with lots of space is the best answer but what other methods of protection do you recommend?
I have taken my AR15’s out due to their sharp edges and am putting them in another small safe. I have gunsocks but wonder if they will prevent deep burnishing by other bolt handles.
What works for you guys that have high dollar rifles and shotguns?

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Gun socks

 

[Stamp Collector]

Midway sells a Midway branded sock with a Velcro cover at the bottom. I believe that they sell a few different models under the Midway name but the one that I’m thinking of and own a few of uses extremely thick well padded material. Far thicker than any other sock that I’ve used. I can’t imagine scratching a stock in one of those socks. They don’t have a lot of stretch but are cut very large and will easily hold any scoped bolt action hunting rifle.