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<blockquote data-quote="goose" data-source="post: 386579" data-attributes="member: 14402"><p>I filled the barrel channel on my stevens(which I think has an even cheaper stock than savage) with fiberglass/resin. I got a automotive type kit at the local store.</p><p></p><p>I taped off the borders and edges where resin might spill or drip, then cut the fiberglass cloth in strips about 1/2" wide and the length of the sections in the stock. Then following the directions I mixed the resin and hardener and carefully poured it in. I let it sit overnight and the next day used a dowel about the size of the barrel and wrapped sandpaper around it. I then sanded until I was happy with the amount of clearance with the barrel installed. </p><p></p><p>This process worked well to stiffen up the forend but the stock still flexes in the receiver area. You mentioned bedding it which might stiffen up that area. </p><p></p><p>I did think of using metal of some type also, but having done it with just the glass and cloth I don't think it is needed. </p><p></p><p>My approach was to spend very little to make a decent improvement until I can purchase a quality stock.</p><p></p><p>I'll post some pics tonight if possible. Forgot my photobucket password, and my e-mail is down.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="goose, post: 386579, member: 14402"] I filled the barrel channel on my stevens(which I think has an even cheaper stock than savage) with fiberglass/resin. I got a automotive type kit at the local store. I taped off the borders and edges where resin might spill or drip, then cut the fiberglass cloth in strips about 1/2" wide and the length of the sections in the stock. Then following the directions I mixed the resin and hardener and carefully poured it in. I let it sit overnight and the next day used a dowel about the size of the barrel and wrapped sandpaper around it. I then sanded until I was happy with the amount of clearance with the barrel installed. This process worked well to stiffen up the forend but the stock still flexes in the receiver area. You mentioned bedding it which might stiffen up that area. I did think of using metal of some type also, but having done it with just the glass and cloth I don't think it is needed. My approach was to spend very little to make a decent improvement until I can purchase a quality stock. I'll post some pics tonight if possible. Forgot my photobucket password, and my e-mail is down. [/QUOTE]
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