- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
X2. I use Lepage Tite-Foam. Denser filling & has no bubble voids in the stuff when set.
Weighing down a hunting rifle stock.
- Thread starter icehunter121
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X2. I use Lepage Tite-Foam. Denser filling & has no bubble voids in the stuff when set.
FreedomIsn'tFree
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Republic of Buffalo.
I like this idea.
vagrantviking
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- High River, Alberta
I have no idea why anyone would screw with spray foam. Seems like a messy way of making something that won't last.
Epoxy is a much much better plan for a permanent solution. Depending on what the inside of the stock looks like dams of putty can be made to keep the lead/epoxy where you want it and nothing will ever move.
Silicone and solid brass or lead weights could be used instead and might be easier to remove later if that's something you might want possible.
trkyhunter
Member
- Location
- ontario,not toronto
i put lead shot in an old shot bag--heavy cloth,takes up space and no rattle.worked ok but balance was a bit off.i then switched to a Boyds stock,that forced the but of the rifle down into the shoulder pocket where recoil is absorbed better.it also looked a lot better than the synthetic factory stock
Jack Robinson
CGN Regular
- Location
- Alberta / Mazatlan
I got one installed in my 358 Norma, works like a charm.
Ditch the plastic stock and get a laminate with a Limbsaver Grind-to-Fit pad.
I have a Sako Bavarian in 375 that came with a beautiful chunk of wood but it was ridiculously light lumber. As pretty as it was, the rifle was a pain to shoot. I went with a laminate to increase the weight and give me a raised comb for better alignment with an optic. Handling is so easy now and it feels like shooting a light 30-06.
I have a Sako Bavarian in 375 that came with a beautiful chunk of wood but it was ridiculously light lumber. As pretty as it was, the rifle was a pain to shoot. I went with a laminate to increase the weight and give me a raised comb for better alignment with an optic. Handling is so easy now and it feels like shooting a light 30-06.
Budget isnt a problem,but due to some of the harsh conditions it could be in, synthetic or plastic will be better. This is one of the reasons I am switching all my hunting rifles to stainless synthetic.
Unless the laminate is going to weigh 3 pounds plus, that wont help. These remingtons have light weight barrels on them. The other 375"s I have owned all had a heavier barrel, this one is more of a sporter weight then what one would expect on a 375.
Never done it, so don't have experience to share, so just brainstorming here.
Perhaps a modification on SJAR's neat idea to use electrical duct seal putty, is to use plumber's putty and embed lead shot in it, (or old nuts and bolts, nails, etc), and place in a ziplock. Plumbers putty (available at any hardware store), won't dry out so it should mold to the internal shape and remain mold-able? It remains easy to modify and not permanent if it does not work. Unsure of if could be jammed in there secure enough to not move around? Unsure of the lead shot or other steel hardware would oxidize in the putty? Perhaps the lead shot or other steel nuts, bolts, nails, could be coated in varnish or paint first to prevent oxidizing.
Perhaps a modification on SJAR's neat idea to use electrical duct seal putty, is to use plumber's putty and embed lead shot in it, (or old nuts and bolts, nails, etc), and place in a ziplock. Plumbers putty (available at any hardware store), won't dry out so it should mold to the internal shape and remain mold-able? It remains easy to modify and not permanent if it does not work. Unsure of if could be jammed in there secure enough to not move around? Unsure of the lead shot or other steel hardware would oxidize in the putty? Perhaps the lead shot or other steel nuts, bolts, nails, could be coated in varnish or paint first to prevent oxidizing.
As an alternative to the tinfoil, I would suggest taking a plastic bag - like a bread wrapper- and blow that into the stock first. Then add weight, then spray as you wish. That should make it removable if you wish. That's my plan for my light-weight guns this summer. Just make sure the spray foam won't 'melt' the plastic, may have to experiment with several bags.
Even simpler and cheaper (shot's not free) and 'cleaner' - use a bag and fill with sand. Should be able to get 2# or so in.
Even simpler and cheaper (shot's not free) and 'cleaner' - use a bag and fill with sand. Should be able to get 2# or so in.
Oh boy, I sincerely wish you the best with 110 gr./plus of gun powder to move that 300 gr. bullet out of a 375 Weatherby...........super ouch! I can tell when I'm getting old when not wanting pain/discomfort from recoil. There is great idea's from fellow shooters, best of luck!
Excluding the use of hearing protection while hunting means you do not value your hearing very much.
With electronic ear buds that actually amplify the sound of game while cutting out noise that results in hearing damage, there really is no excuse for not using hearing protection.
Our hunting where I am at doesnt involve amplifying the sound of game. We dont use very many stands,most of it is if you see a animal you best start running and trying to get a shot. This is prairie hunting where animals can see you from a long ways away, not sneaking through the bush.At 55 Y.O and hunting since I was 14 and my hearing is good means that I have valued my hearing. But Thanks for your concern
You might think about adding a 5 or 6 round butt cuff to the stock. It will add a bit of weight, especially if stuffed with 375 cartridges and be a practical solution (A ready source of ammo that never gets separated from the rifle).
Most of my hunting rifles have them and I like them.
Most of my hunting rifles have them and I like them.
I sure have,up hills,down hills,around hills...
