Tired of the Tupperware savage stock. Unfortunately wildcat doesn't make stocks for savages. What are my options for a lightweight/ultralight stock in Canada? Alternately, any ideas for stiffening up the non accustock synthetic stock it came with?
Savage lightweight Stock?
- Thread starter Hadda
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Makes sense. Can't have it all.
nomad 68
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
When I do one, I epoxy carbon arrow shaft segments into the Forend but I plug the ends of them first to minimize weight gain. I scuff the heck out of the barrel channel making indents and notches were I can to facilitate a mechanical lock between stock and epoxy. I also take a small pick kit and heaten one to poke holes in any ribs or stiffeners. This also helps lock in the epoxy. I've used acraglas, jb weld, and Myles Gilbert kit but there are others as well.Before I add anything, I wash the channel out with acetone.
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nomad 68
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Mine are but, they are still noticeably heavier than empty.
Jordan Weber
Member
- Location
- Elmira Ontario
Does the rifle end up feeling nose heavy? Or do you add something to the but stock cavity to even things out?
nomad 68
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I fill the butt end with low expanding foam to take the hollow sound out. By using the hollow arrow pieces, it keeps the weight gain down enough to avoid the nose heavy effect. It's all in the material you use.
elimsprint
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kelowna, BC
Use the original gorilla glue mixed with water so it foams to glue the carbon rods in place. Way lighter than epoxy and holds just as well. I lightly sandblast the interior of the stock before gluing but a buff with coarse steel wool or sandpaper would probably do as well.
