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Checkering on a Field Grade 12Ga Forend

Posted by Jim on October 23, 2017, 3:22 pm

Hi, I need to redo the forend on my 12 Ga full size, the old one was cracked in half long ways and did not have any checkering on it. I purchased the 16 LPI checkering kit but was wondering if anyone might have the checkering layout either dimensions or a cut out on paper of the layout. I have access to a featherweight forend but the full size is a wee bit larger. Thank You for any assistance.

Jim

Re: Checkering on a Field Grade 12Ga Forend

Posted by Dan on October 24, 2017, 1:46 pm, in reply to "Checkering on a Field Grade 12Ga Forend"

Jim
The FW pattern and regular frame checkering pattern are an identical three point pattern; so, if you have one, use it for reference .
The measurement at the centerline is approximately 4 3/8" from point to point with the first point 1" from where the wood makes contact with the forend iron.( border not included.
As with the FW pattern the panel extends to 1/4" from the upper edge of the forearm, again border not included. Any other questions or clarification, just ask

Re: Checkering on a Field Grade 12Ga Forend

Posted by Jim on October 25, 2017, 9:38 am, in reply to "Re: Checkering on a Field Grade 12Ga Forend"

Dan, First, Thank you for time and knowledge in answering my question. Second, I did measure the FW forend as you suggested and will use this as a template to apply on my regular forend. I;m trying to reconstruct to as original as possible. I found the other forend to be smaller than i would like as I use this gun for rabbit/pheasant hunting and with gloves on the forend was to close to the barrel. I kept a little more wood on the forend than original and for me it's an improvement. Once again Thank You,
Jim

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