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Hi all,

Just wondered what everyone thinks about walnut over beech for an airirfle stock?

There is no doubt that Walnut is most certainly an extremely beautiful wood which makes me drool once a nice coat of oil has been added to it, but I wondered if it is worth the extra cash when buying one from new? I am toying with the idea of buying a tx200 mk3 (I used to own the HC model) and the price difference between a tx in beech is quite different to a tx in walnut.

I'd like it to target shoot with and definitely hunt rabbits with, not just tuck into bed and read stories to, but I also love gawping at my air rifles too; it's just the price difference between the two woods.

What are your thoughts?



Thanks,


Matt
 
Walnut is liter than beach by a good margin , obviously different types of walnut have different densities. If you want to save weight and a better grain pattern ( in most cases ) and you can afford it go walnut ,if not go beech .
 
Fair enough. I'm leaning towards walnut; already own a DRS in walnut which is stunning, so will probs go for the walnut then :)
 
I ADORE Walnut. It is a prime consideration when I buy a new gun and I always prefer it to beech. Yes, it IS a bit dearer, but it is worth it. The natural beauty of the grain. If you can afford it go for it!
 
Well I'm going rabbiting this weekend, but have had to order a spare synthetic stock for my DRS because I don't want to ding the walnut stock, but then again, I don't want a knackered looking stock either. I'll probably go foe walnut anyway, especially on a tx given it's overall weight
 
I think the total price difference now between a beech and a walnut TX200 is less than it used to be, this would have been welcomed if Air Arms had not then raised the prices of both the beech and walnut model TX200 significantly🙁. I love Air Arms but don't think I would ever but a brand new gun again.
Walnut is definitely the wood to go for for for all the reasons already mentioned but a new TX in either wood is (for me) no longer a financially viable proposition. A well looked after pre owned TX200 full length in walnut is the way to go.
 
Personally, if the budget will accommodate then get the walnut.
 
I'd rather have walnut than beech, because any marks are easier to get out and repair

Walnut can be lighter than beech, but not always.

I bought a walnut stock for a Webley Longbow a few years ago, that was 50g heavier than the beech stock I wanted to replace
It all depends which part of the tree the walnut comes from and the density of the grain
 
Mattyherbert4 said:
Hi all,

Just wondered what everyone thinks about walnut over beech for an airirfle stock?

There is no doubt that Walnut is most certainly an extremely beautiful wood which makes me drool once a nice coat of oil has been added to it, but I wondered if it is worth the extra cash when buying one from new? I am toying with the idea of buying a tx200 mk3 (I used to own the HC model) and the price difference between a tx in beech is quite different to a tx in walnut.

I'd like it to target shoot with and definitely hunt rabbits with, not just tuck into bed and read stories to, but I also love gawping at my air rifles too; it's just the price difference between the two woods.

What are your thoughts?



Thanks,


Matt
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Mattyherbert4 said:
Hi all,

Just wondered what everyone thinks about walnut over beech for an airirfle stock?

There is no doubt that Walnut is most certainly an extremely beautiful wood which makes me drool once a nice coat of oil has been added to it, but I wondered if it is worth the extra cash when buying one from new? I am toying with the idea of buying a tx200 mk3 (I used to own the HC model) and the price difference between a tx in beech is quite different to a tx in walnut.

I'd like it to target shoot with and definitely hunt rabbits with, not just tuck into bed and read stories to, but I also love gawping at my air rifles too; it's just the price difference between the two woods.

What are your thoughts?



Thanks,


Matt
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Well yes there is a price difference, however you only live once!
Look at them both and go for the one you want regardless of cost and enjoy!
If you don't there is always going to be doubt in your mind!
Go and see both side by side and make your decision.
Whatever you choose the TX is a fine rifle.
Cheers.
 
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For me it’s Walnut where possible, then Laminate.
I don’t mind beech as I’ve had a couple of stocks with a really nice grain to them.
Having said that, I’m quite liking the synthetic stock on my Scorpion SE 🙄
 
No brainer,

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Walnut, much easier to maintain, unless the walnut has been sealed with a lacquer its just oil and go, also easier to sand scratches out and re oil whereas beech is nearly always stained and sealed so any maintenance involving removing bumps or scratch will probable end up in a full strip and re stain.
 
If it was me I would go for a beech for the TX200 mainly because I would be swapping the stock out for a CS500 or CS700 stock at some point, that said you can still do that with a walnut down the line if you decide to swap it up.
 
Mattyherbert4 said:
Hi all,

Just wondered what everyone thinks about walnut over beech for an airirfle stock?

There is no doubt that Walnut is most certainly an extremely beautiful wood which makes me drool once a nice coat of oil has been added to it, but I wondered if it is worth the extra cash when buying one from new? I am toying with the idea of buying a tx200 mk3 (I used to own the HC model) and the price difference between a tx in beech is quite different to a tx in walnut.

I'd like it to target shoot with and definitely hunt rabbits with, not just tuck into bed and read stories to, but I also love gawping at my air rifles too; it's just the price difference between the two woods.

What are your thoughts?



Thanks,


Matt
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Beech is a harder wood than walnut so it won’t damage as easily but walnut is easier to repair once damaged, plus it’s not as heavy and better looking and costs more.
But as mentioned previously in this thread it depends on what type of Beech and what type of Walnut.
 
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