To CJ in WY--Regarding original "J" series stock for LA single shot. The forend channel has been gouged out--it looks like a dull screwdriver was used. I had the idea of cutting and gluing wood to the outside surfaces until I had the shape I wanted, which was a stock with a lot of drop in it for offhand silhouette shooting, then send this "pattern" stock to Richard's Microfit for duplication in a cool laminate. I shaved wood off the sides of the forend but never got any further than that. If you're still interested you can have it for the shipping charge.