Best method for filling a hollow synthetic stock

[Soyoman1980]

Marine epoxy works well, some guys are using to even expand on their stocks since it bonds to almost everything (ie. mounting point for pistol grip, filler for cheek-riser kits etc.). Good for extreme temperatures too.

 

[deerbeer]

Splitting the stock by overfilling would sure ruin your day, so be careful.

Yes it would....there are two types of foam available....use the low expansion foam to lessen the risk of things going wrong. And as pointed out earlier in this thread drill two holes....one to inject and the other for escaping air. Good luck.

 

[madtrapper143]

The expanding foam thing sounds like a good idea but I have had some disasters using it and it is messy as he-- to use. I use closed cell foam rubber (like thick carpet backing) cut to shape it stops the hollow sound and adds a slight bit of weight. If you change your mind or need to access the stock bolt you just pull it out. I have two Canada goose floater decoys that split like an old pair of pants when using expanding foam and it was the low fill stuff used in moderation. That yellow stuff dries and it is nearly impossible to clean off.

Darryl

 

[bat119]

I used fiberglass R-12 insulation lightly stuffed

Worked like a charm

 

[burnsy56]

Go to a Running Room and buy one of the high density blue foam rollers. Cut long shims/wedges out of it with a hacksaw blade. Stuff the stock tightly.
I've done this on all my synthetics and it works like a charm. Fast, no noise, no weight and non-permanent (One roller can do many)

http://ca.shop.runningroom.com/foam-roller-6-x-18.html

 

[nanuk]

I used fiberglass R-12 insulation lightly stuffed

Worked like a charm

if hunting in the late november cold, would R20 work better?

 

[RePete]

I've used Great Stuff with success on a plastic Remington stock.

Remove the recoil pad, install a plastic tube over the stock bolt socket (keeps out the foam from that area), install screws into the recoil pad bushings, long nozzle to "aim" the foam and stop about 1 inch from the top. Cut out excess and reinstall the recoil pad.

Using on an older Butler Creek stock, then do as above but eliminate the plastic tube.

 

[Calum]

I've used Great Stuff with success on a plastic Remington stock.

Remove the recoil pad, install a plastic tube over the stock bolt socket (keeps out the foam from that area), install screws into the recoil pad bushings, long nozzle to "aim" the foam and stop about 1 inch from the top. Cut out excess and reinstall the recoil pad.

Using on an older Butler Creek stock, then do as above but eliminate the plastic tube.

Finally someone mentions this lol.

I keep seeing folks talk about filling the stocks with no mention of leaving a way to be able to each the bolt to be able to remove the stock if need be in the future. I would think having to dig out the filler to get to the bolt would suck lol.

So yes good tip for those with two piece stocks.