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Dave McC · January 2, 2002, 04:14 PM

Here's what causes stock cracks....

Badly fitted wood to metal.

Poor wood prep, as in not enough drying time.

Abuse.

Too much shooting with heavy loads.

Overtorquing screws.

Since this hasn't been fired, it's 1,2 or 5, of more than one of those three.

I suggest shooting the thing a bit(light loads) and seeing what happens with the cracks. If they get worse, return it. If you're hitting well with it,decide whether you want a good looker or a good shooter.

January 2, 2002, 04:14 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Here's what causes stock cracks.... Badly fitted wood to metal. Poor wood prep, as in not enough drying time. Abuse. Too much shooting with heavy loads. Overtorquing screws. Since this hasn't been fired, it's 1,2 or 5, of more than one of those three. I suggest shooting the thing a bit(light loads) and seeing what happens with the cracks. If they get worse, return it. If you're hitting well with it,decide whether you want a good looker or a good shooter.