Savage Axis original stock takes on new shape.

So I got tired of trying to kink my wrist in an manner that I don't much prefer, and decided to do something about it. In my personal experience, this also helps some with the stock flex, since you aren't having to put so much torque on the grip whilst trying to fire. There are many pictures, I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed doing the work. I would be willing to do this same profile for others for a reasonable price if anyone else spends a decent amount of time on a bench, in the prone, or just shooting period. Enjoy!!!

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Looks good man!
What material did you use? Did it help with the flex in that area?

Thank you! I used epoxy putty for the palm swell portion, and filled in with fiberglass hair bondo for everything else. It did help with the flex actually, It probably has something to do with such a large amount of bondo and epoxy on that area now. I really like it, and I can say from experience that it has just as comfortable grip now as you would find on any replacement tactical precision style stock. It shoots like a whole new gun.

Very nice work, I like it

Thank you. It was slow going, and I'm glad I took my time. The key to getting everything solid was good prep, and making sure the plastic material the stock is made of was roughed up as much as possible, so the epoxy and bondo had something to grab. It's very solid, and very comfortable. The best part is that the can of bondo was 13 dollars, and the epoxy putty was another 5 dollars. The paint and truck bed liner I had in the garage.

Andy

Keep us posted on this. You may be on to something real important to alot of us. I'm curious how it holds up to recoil.

Let us know. Otherwise, very nicely done. I had considered something similar but had no idea where to begin or what material to start with. You've given me a good start point.

Looks great & it's looks like you may have a future in auto body work, if you aren't already...

Frank in Fla

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Originally Posted by fgw_in_fla

Keep us posted on this. You may be on to something real important to alot of us. I'm curious how it holds up to recoil.

Let us know. Otherwise, very nicely done. I had considered something similar but had no idea where to begin or what material to start with. You've given me a good start point.

Looks great & it's looks like you may have a future in auto body work, if you aren't already...

Frank in Fla

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I'm excited about the new possibilities I have found in this rifle, the stock was the only thing holding it back, and I've managed to fix that. Now I'm going to put a heavy barrel in it, and stretch her legs a bit.

well after seeing what you have done here i decided to do the same using all epoxy putty on my .243. i also filled the nof the grip, glued my trigger gaurd in place and used carbon easton nano arrows to strengthen the forearm. probably not as strong as steel rods... but definately lighter. plan on putting a bushnell elite 3200 10x40 on her soon, maybe a bull barrel later on