![]() ![]() I inspect the crack carefully before deciding a final course of action. In this case, we are going to repair the split with just the epoxy. Depending on the problem you are trying to correct, the addition of small diameter brass pins can be used to strengthen an area. Specialized epoxies are usually the best choice. This isn’t an approach I’d recommend, while some of these repairs will hold, they could fail under use. Sometimes people try to repair these splits with a little wood glue and a finish nail. Note that the crack passes through the centerline of the wrist and the hole that is used to secure the stock to the shotgun via a long screw. It came into the shop on an older semiautomatic shotgun. ![]() and its authors, do not assume any responsibility, directly or indirectly for the safety of the readers attempting to follow any instructions or perform any of the tasks shown, or the use or misuse of any information contained herein, on this website.įor this project, I ordered the following items from Brownells: The contents of are produced for informational purposes only and should be performed by competent gunsmiths only. In this post, we’ll look at a shotgun stock that has a split traveling down its wrist.īefore we begin, let’s take a look at the disclaimer: While it may be possible to purchase a replacement stock, it will likely cost more money than simply repairing the stock you have. Sometimes these stocks are victims of improper repairs, other times, they’ve lingered away, forgotten about for years. All too often we’ll encounter wood rifle and shotgun stocks that have split due to use, misuse, or improper storage. ![]()
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