Thanks for all the comments. I'm using a Remington 700 straight comb stock to make the pattern stock - that way I can correct all the mistakes on it before copying in walnut. The cheek weld without a cheekpiece is ok, but not as comfy as it is with a cheekpiece, so that's where I guess I'm headed. Time to get the Bondo out! I'll try to post some pictures, which is another kind of challenge for me.
