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<blockquote data-quote="Hugnot" data-source="post: 2549818" data-attributes="member: 115658"><p>I am real old & have done lots of stock work. I like Ruger 77 MKII's & Richard's Micro Fit Stocks. </p><p></p><p>I epoxy bed last 2 inches of barrel shank, recoil lug area, & tang. I go for hair line fits between wood & metal and spend a moderate amount of time scraping wood & use inletting black. I replace the front large angled slotted receiver screw with an allen head screw (Midway about $3) and apply about 60+ inch pounds of torque (real tight) the other screws are tightened up just enough so they won't back out. Ruger M77 receivers are real stiff but avoid flexing them with screw tension. I also coat the stock magazine well with a light coat of epoxy. The sheet metal magazine is shortened so it won't bind when screws are tightened (no "pillar bed" with magazine box).</p><p></p><p>Favored epoxy is J-B Weld Steel, one set 1 oz each epoxy & hardener enough for 1 job. Shoe polish works real good for release agent. Simple tools - 1/4 & 1/2 chisels, 3/8 gouge, gun line multi disk 5/8 barrel scraper, & large & mid size 1/2 round cabinet files. Use a wood rasp for extensive shaping. Keep edged tools real sharp with diamond hone. I like a slight negative pitch so I cut stock & attach recoil pads. I use Minwax Satin Poly Rub to finish stocks. Sand flat surfaces real flat with 150 grit obital power sander, then 220 grit & finish with 320 grit. I like the new blue colored sand paper. Nice wood having a moderate figure with good grain flow in grip area makes me happy. Bastogne walnut is my favorite solid wood.</p><p></p><p>I also like laminated wood. I can shape the wood exactly to my liking with a wood rasp & files. When shooting a big kicker like my .375, the light weight plastic stocks feel egg shell thick against the recoil slam. I guess a high price plastic stock would not be like tupper ware. </p><p></p><p>I like to shoot distant rodents & a hit over 1/4 mile away make me happy - real high hit probability at 400 & under. The laminated stocks don't warp. Scratches on finish serve as momento's of happy hits on the distant rodents but sanding & refinishing is no big deal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hugnot, post: 2549818, member: 115658"] I am real old & have done lots of stock work. I like Ruger 77 MKII's & Richard's Micro Fit Stocks. I epoxy bed last 2 inches of barrel shank, recoil lug area, & tang. I go for hair line fits between wood & metal and spend a moderate amount of time scraping wood & use inletting black. I replace the front large angled slotted receiver screw with an allen head screw (Midway about $3) and apply about 60+ inch pounds of torque (real tight) the other screws are tightened up just enough so they won't back out. Ruger M77 receivers are real stiff but avoid flexing them with screw tension. I also coat the stock magazine well with a light coat of epoxy. The sheet metal magazine is shortened so it won't bind when screws are tightened (no "pillar bed" with magazine box). Favored epoxy is J-B Weld Steel, one set 1 oz each epoxy & hardener enough for 1 job. Shoe polish works real good for release agent. Simple tools - 1/4 & 1/2 chisels, 3/8 gouge, gun line multi disk 5/8 barrel scraper, & large & mid size 1/2 round cabinet files. Use a wood rasp for extensive shaping. Keep edged tools real sharp with diamond hone. I like a slight negative pitch so I cut stock & attach recoil pads. I use Minwax Satin Poly Rub to finish stocks. Sand flat surfaces real flat with 150 grit obital power sander, then 220 grit & finish with 320 grit. I like the new blue colored sand paper. Nice wood having a moderate figure with good grain flow in grip area makes me happy. Bastogne walnut is my favorite solid wood. I also like laminated wood. I can shape the wood exactly to my liking with a wood rasp & files. When shooting a big kicker like my .375, the light weight plastic stocks feel egg shell thick against the recoil slam. I guess a high price plastic stock would not be like tupper ware. I like to shoot distant rodents & a hit over 1/4 mile away make me happy - real high hit probability at 400 & under. The laminated stocks don't warp. Scratches on finish serve as momento's of happy hits on the distant rodents but sanding & refinishing is no big deal. [/QUOTE]
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