Fixing holes in AccuStock

[memilanuk]

Okay... I have a 10PC-SR w/ an Accustock. Drilled a couple holes in it for an aftermarket cheekpiece; decided that particular brand/model just doesn't do it for me and am going back to a Karsten. Unfortunately the hole spacing doesn't line up, so I'll need to fill and patch the holes. I was thinking of spraying some Great Stuff expanding foam (the stuff for around window and doors) in there and once it sets up, trimming/cleaning things up and then sealing with some epoxy, then drilling new holes for the replacement cheekpiece. Anybody here done this or something similar? Am I on the right track? ;)

[GaCop]

I see no reason why that wouldn't work.

[sharpshooter]

The foam would work fine, but I would use a small dremel bit to back-bevel the holes(beveled towards the inside) and then tape over the holes before you shoot the foam in. The foam will come out flush and denser on the surface and a drop of paint will cover.

[memilanuk]

Sweet. Now I just need to order a new Karsten cheekpiece in so I have it on hand before I take the other one off ;)

[5Wire]

See if Savage will send you some waste from the actual polymer they use. That's the secret to plugging and seamles finishing. Got that from a retired plastics guy at the local Navy Yard.

[5Wire]

I don't believe Savage actually makes there own stocks, they are farmed out.
Ok. then, see if Savage can get some waste material from the supplier.

[memilanuk]

The holes, once filled and sealed, are just going to be covered again by the next cheek piece I put on there... so I don't think its much of an issue ;)

Good idea, though. I'd rather they just send me one of the 'new' brown digi-camo stocks w/ the CDI bottom metal for AI mags, though. ;D