Tim, I start with a commercial ground, and add lighter fluid to give it a little zing.
yes Chris , you are very observant, its a Gemmer by the C Sharps arms Factory. The stock was done by Don Franklin, and I believe most of the rest was done by Joe Seeley.
Lee Helgeland did the disassembly for me, here is a pic with Jerry Fisher checking it out-"no hair on this" was his comment.
and a pic with lee and I , Lee disassembling the piece, and the parts laid out for engraving.
When its done, in a week or so, it all goes back to the Factory for finishing.