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Soooo, after my stock refurb, how I missed it don’t ask,

But my last shoot being ropey has now explained itself.

My no4 mk1 shot 1.5” group first time I shot it.

2nd time within 10” was difficult

I did a stock refurb, fitted a NGS scope mount and scope. Didn’t shoot it since but decided to strip it again to check the main screw bushing was correct length and noticed a crack in in of the draws.

Gave it a wiggle with a pick with the hope of re-adhesiving in situ.

The whole draw bolt handle side came loose. And separated from the stock.

What epoxy if any is worth an attempt. Before I replace the draw
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I have no idea what the draw is. Totally confused by your post I have no idea what you are talking about.
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RJ156 wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:59 pm Soooo, after my stock refurb, how I missed it don’t ask,

But my last shoot being ropey has now explained itself.

My no4 mk1 shot 1.5” group first time I shot it.

2nd time within 10” was difficult

I did a stock refurb, fitted a NGS scope mount and scope. Didn’t shoot it since but decided to strip it again to check the main screw bushing was correct length and noticed a crack in in of the draws.

Gave it a wiggle with a pick with the hope of re-adhesiving in situ.

The whole draw bolt handle side came loose. And separated from the stock.

What epoxy if any is worth an attempt. Before I replace the draw
Alpha's probably still coming around out of his cups. :)
I'm guessing you mean the area that the drawbolt passes through requires bolstering.
I've always found JB Weld is a very effective adhesive and filler.
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I realise now how that reads. Apologies

Draws, as in where the recoil lugs ( can’t think what else to call them) bear upon the stock. It’s on the inside of the stock.

https://www.highwoodclassicarms.co.uk/servicing.htm That site explains it pretty well visually
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Thanks for the link interesting.
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https://www.axminstertools.com/instants ... ood%20glue

Once you have glued it you may have to pin it.
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RJ156 wrote: Sun Jul 03, 2022 10:45 am I realise now how that reads. Apologies

Draws, as in where the recoil lugs ( can’t think what else to call them) bear upon the stock. It’s on the inside of the stock.

https://www.highwoodclassicarms.co.uk/servicing.htm That site explains it pretty well visually
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Interesting article updated what I thought I knew "but didn't" still my No4 and smle shoot very well, so suppose I won`t be stripping to make any adjustments
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Alpha1 wrote: Sun Jul 03, 2022 12:34 pm https://www.axminstertools.com/instants ... ood%20glue

Once you have glued it you may have to pin it.
Yeah il see how I get on. By pin you mean drill and dowel right? Not pin with say steel
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Mauserbill wrote: Sun Jul 03, 2022 1:03 pm
RJ156 wrote: Sun Jul 03, 2022 10:45 am I realise now how that reads. Apologies

Draws, as in where the recoil lugs ( can’t think what else to call them) bear upon the stock. It’s on the inside of the stock.

https://www.highwoodclassicarms.co.uk/servicing.htm That site explains it pretty well visually
Hello
Interesting article updated what I thought I knew "but didn't" still my No4 and smle shoot very well, so suppose I won`t be stripping to make any adjustments
Yeah I think it was only because the muzzle pressure was odd to one side I thought to recheck it all.

Up pressure was fine And it shot amazing when I got it, but next
Time it was like it broke first shot.

Least there’s a reason now and I know it’s not just me
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#10 Post by Dr. Strangelove »

I repaired a CZ550 stock that had a crack underneath where the bolt handle sits. I drilled holes through the crack and put 3mm brass threaded rods into the holes. The rods had some Devcon on them and there was some in the holes as well. I also opened up the crack and put some Devcon inside.

I cut/filed away the rods when the Devcon was dry and as I oiled the stock I covered them thoroughly. They’re now nice and shiny and almost look like they’re meant to be there!
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