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Picher · January 25, 2013, 11:00 AM

I helped a neighbor buy a used Rem Model 7 in 7mm-08. On checking it out, I found the stock was cracked longitudinally at the front screw, so I decided to pillar/epoxy bed it, with crack repaired. For the crack fix, I used a piece of 3/16" bolt, set into a slot I made near the front screw, covered with JB Weld.

Pillars were made from 1/2" steel tubing from Home Depot, the stock routed out with a dremel to about 1/16" depth and roughened to give the JB Weld epoxy better grip. The barrel was generously free-floated and I shortened the stock and refitted the original pad.

Results were no less than outstanding!! The rifle loved 140 grain Rem. Core-Loct factory ammo, producing 100 yard, perfect three-shot cloverleaf with all three touching. It was then the neighbor's turn. She shot it well and still loves it after three years!!!

January 25, 2013, 11:00 AM	#22
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,695	I helped a neighbor buy a used Rem Model 7 in 7mm-08. On checking it out, I found the stock was cracked longitudinally at the front screw, so I decided to pillar/epoxy bed it, with crack repaired. For the crack fix, I used a piece of 3/16" bolt, set into a slot I made near the front screw, covered with JB Weld. Pillars were made from 1/2" steel tubing from Home Depot, the stock routed out with a dremel to about 1/16" depth and roughened to give the JB Weld epoxy better grip. The barrel was generously free-floated and I shortened the stock and refitted the original pad. Results were no less than outstanding!! The rifle loved 140 grain Rem. Core-Loct factory ammo, producing 100 yard, perfect three-shot cloverleaf with all three touching. It was then the neighbor's turn. She shot it well and still loves it after three years!!!