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Hey just got my first rifle, a Russian SKS and I really like it but there is one problem and that there is a considerable amount of slop between the receiver and stock. I haven't been able to find out any information on being able to tighten the stock, and I don't really want to shoot with it the way it is in fear of hammering it out more. Any help would really be appreciated.
 
Welcome to my nightmare. Fortunately I have another in pristine condition I am going to keep completely stock. The one with the wiggles is getting a new Tapco.

In my case the wood has just worn to the point where there is noticeable play.
 
mxracer_84 said:
Hey just got my first rifle, a Russian SKS and I really like it but there is one problem and that there is a considerable amount of slop between the receiver and stock. I haven't been able to find out any information on being able to tighten the stock, and I don't really want to shoot with it the way it is in fear of hammering it out more. Any help would really be appreciated.
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Go down to your friendly neighbourhood auto parts retail supplier (not Canadian tire, maybe the Parts Source etc), and buy an automotive shim stock assortment (comes in a business sized envelope and maybe will set you back 10 bucks. Also pop cans cut up will work (dis-similar metal corrosion?) . I have also used HVAC tape and gasket paper. It is a fun way to learn something about bedding and it costs next to sfa. Also it does not alter your rifle permanently in any way. Best regards, Tony :cheers:

Bedding :D
 
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shim it

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Yeah I was thinking about shimming it, because I do like the wooden stock. But if I can't fix it, I can always get an after market stock for it. Thanks for the help, I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow on my day off.
 
Most of the time the stock liner needs to be tightened do to the years of battering or the swapping of stock. If you don't have the tool there is another way of doing it. Try 2 finishing nails and put them in a pair of vise grip. Although they are cheap and SkS Man has tones of them. Now if it's front to back wiggle then spray the under side of the receiver and the trigger bar with grease then sand the rear channel and the top part of the stock that rests under the rear of the receiver. Cover in JB Weld or any other bedding agent. Allow it to sit for a couple of hours then take the rifle apart and scrap off any excess & place rifle back together. Allow to sit for another 24 hours before shooting.
 
^'sit for a couple of hours' - it depends on how cold or warm your workshop is. If your workshop is a cold area, I would forget about taking it apart for 24 hours or more. The great thing about JB weld is that after you let the mixed / placed epoxy sit for say 4 hours, you can then take it and gently heat cure it to speed up the reaction. Awesome stuff it is.
 
I got around to shimming it today, and it seemed to work really well. Seeing as how it was loose from front to back, I just layered aluminum tape on the back of the receiver until it was quite snug. If that doesn't work I'll go the JB weld route, that stuff is absolutely fantastic for repairing anything. Can't take it out shooting this weekend, its decided to snow again :( Thanks for the help guys.
 
Satain said:
LOL!!!
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Sorry fat tony I frogot most of Canada can't yet see the green grass.
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I know what you mean Satain, but we almost got hit yesterday with that winter blast! I use thumb tacks driven into the rear of the stock to take up fore and aft movement. If that is not enough to take up the slack, I use a strip of beer can as well as the tacks. Doesn't do any noticeable damage and can easily be changed to where the slop is. I also wrapped some cut beer can around the front cross member where one of the "fits" takes place.
 
emmab said:
I know what you mean Satain, but we almost got hit yesterday with that winter blast! I use thumb tacks driven into the rear of the stock to take up fore and aft movement. If that is not enough to take up the slack, I use a strip of beer can as well as the tacks. Doesn't do any noticeable damage and can easily be changed to where the slop is. I also wrapped some cut beer can around the front cross member where one of the "fits" takes place.
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Mmmm...
BEER...
:cheers:
 
I actually bedded the entire barrel channel with gasket paper (it took several layers) I wonder if I should remove the front half of it, to see if it will make a difference. It might be better if it's unsupported for about 2/3 of the length in the barrel channel. However, this is not really a free floating barrel rifle obviously - so. . . :cheers:
 
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