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Refinishing a stock

djh860
I bought an older target .22 Mossberg bolt action probably from the late 30's. Had it reblued and now looking for a professional to refinish the stock.

Can anyone recommend someone?

Thanks.



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Edited by - Forward on 07/09/2002 02:54:40

Edited by - Forward on 07/09/2002 03:00:42
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  • djh860
    I have a savage 99e. The finish on the stock is worn and scratched like grandmas old chair.

    Whats the best way to refinish? Im thinking or usung 320 grit sandpaper and then wiping on watco danish oil.

    is there a better way?

    And while im here another question.

    I have a lot of 7mm 08 ammo. Does this correspond with any other size? I dont have a 7mm rifle.
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  • ern98
    If you are going to reuse the original pad then I would try very hard to maintain the original contour as the pad has likely taken a set to the curve. Though it could be a case where at sometime a buttplate was removed and a pad forced onto the stock with the original curve left intact. If you want to grind it off flat then I would consider replacing the pad with the aftermarket pad of your choice. Aftermarket pads will sit flat and can come with the white line in it. Also if the rifle is chambered in a decent recoiling round then a new pad may be welcome just from that standpoint. But if the rifle has any collectors value then the original pad is actually original to the rifle then that may be the way to go. If you want more then we will need more info on the rifle itself. Good luck with it.....
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  • huffmanite
    Maintain the curve of the butt of your stock. I've worked with a good bench belt sander for many years and it would not be the first thing I'd try to remove a spacer. I'd probably use a sharp wood chisel to remove it by chiseling a hole in spacer that is away from the edges. Then I'd work the chisel between the wood and spacer and try to pop it off.
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by djh860
    I'm refinishing a Rifle stock. I removed the butt pad but a white spacer would not come off, so I stripped the wood with it in place. The citrus strip dissolved it partially and it needs to be replaced. It seems glued onto the wood.

    So my question; Id like to grind it off with a belt sander but the end of the stock is not flat it is curved with a slight concave bow. Is it important to maintain that curve? Can I grind it flat? Is it just for looks or is it functional?

    Most peoples chests are convex.

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    Some. . .a little more convex than others.

    Did you notice the gun buttstock has a slight curve to it? Me neither.


    Unless YOUR particular chest is literally as flat as a board, its fair to say the curve in the stock is functional.

    "Can" you grind it flat? Sure.

    "Should" you? Probably not if you can help it.

    Again, the curve on the pad is supposed to match the curve of your shoulder pocket. If you grind it off, you'll lose that function, plus the gun won't look original anymore, plus (as mentioned above), the buttpad you took off may not fit well when you try to replace it.

    Now, if the gun is a total "beater" and you were going to replace teh buttpad anyway, maybe this won't matter.
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  • wpage
    I would hand sand it off. To keep the contour.
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  • oneoldsap
    Take an old knife that you don't think much of , heat up the blade and peel it off . That's how I deal with them !
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