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Damaged during shipping. It was wrapped in bubble wrap and thrown in a flimsy box.I hate to ask but how did this happen?
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UPS Ground. UPS investigated complaint and determined that it was not packaged properly and that the box that was used was not proper (heavy duty enough), so they denied responsibility. I worked it out with the seller.That wasn't damaged, that was sabotaged. UPS, USPS, Fed Ex????
Which one was it? Why did you accept it?
To be clear, I would not be completing the repair myself. I don't have the skills or expertise. Just wondering if I should hunt for a stock, have one made, or have this one repaired.That's a tough one. I'd at least give it a go. A very good stock specialist who did a repair for me once told me he uses epoxy for stock repairs. I'd also suggest using brass threaded pins from Brownell's as reinforcement once the basic repair is done. I've had good success with those on cracks, but I've never done a total break like that one.
Show it to a good smith and see what he says. I'd guess you're looking at a $150-200 repair bill - but a deluxe grade Sako stock is worth twice that, so it's worth thinking about.To be clear, I would not be completing the repair myself. I don't have the skills or expertise. Just wondering if I should hunt for a stock, have one made, or have this one repaired.
I'll get it done just to see how it comes out. Any recommendations are welcome .Mate that is absolutely heartbreaking. I hope you find someone or something to sort it out. Put up a post once she is sorted. It'd be good to see how they attack it.
Agree, a properly performed repair using the best products and techniques may result in a dependable long lasting fix. I simply have to heavily emphasize the word MAY regarding this one. For me it’s risk vs reward. I’ve had great success but I’m extremely cautious with a break of this nature. Take care sir.Sean: I agree. That's one reason I'm advocating for a metal reinforcement. A lot depends on the caliber of the rifle, which doesn't seem to have been mentioned. I don't think any repair of this break would hold up to a .375 or a .338, but if it's a smaller caliber I'd give it a firm, definite maybe. I'm guessing from the presence of a crossbolt that it's at least a .270 or a .308. To amplify on your comment, the shear line is between the line of recoil and the shoulder stock that transfers the recoil to the shooter. Obviously the worst possible place. That's why I'm suggesting a professional opinion and metal reinforcement in the event it's judged possible. On a positive note, epoxy is in many cases stronger than the wood it is bonding, but the repair has to be perfect to get that level of strength.
It is precisely to avoid that kind of break that custom stockmakers look for blanks where the grain curves through the pistol grip area so that there is not a direct shear force along the grain. On a production stock, that level of selection is obviously impossible.
I got a great deal on a Finnish military m/28-76 target rifle with a cracked stock. Not as bad as the one we're looking at here, but bad. The stock on that rifle has an extreme pistol grip design that lends itself to cracks along the grain at the top of the grip. I've seen several cracked in the same place mine was. I took it to the Harry Lawson gunsmith shop (Harry Lawson is long gone but the shop is operated by his son and some associates). It cost me 150 bucks but the repair is all but invisible. The stockmaker who did the work didn't bother with pins and I didn't question his judgment, but for the stock we're looking at here, I'd say metal reinforcements are a necessity.
Rifle is chambered in 30-06.
Charles please use caution and discretion. Select a well known professional who will evaluate honestly if you decide to attempt a repair.Rifle is chambered in 30-06.
UPS will always say the same thing, "not properly packaged", even if the gun is shipped inside a steel vault. Among all of the shippers, they have the worst reputation for damage and the poorest payout on insurance on guns.UPS investigated complaint and determined that it was not packaged properly