An iron may raise that dent. Cover it with a cloth and steam it like a shirt. The damp heat swells wood fibers and it may just pop out. Doesn't work on a scratch or a gouge though.
Well not really but it is a cheap build/ Special thanks to GaCop that made it all happen.
It started with a 270 barrel for $60 and a trade for a single shot action for a magazine action, even trade! Then I bought a factory stock from Numerich for $38 $54shipped. Had to buy a barrel nut $25 and some sandpaper $10 or so.
The stok was sold as partially finished so that is what you get! My finger is pointing to a big divot. note the pencil marks.
Before the chatter about how not pretty this is it's a cheap build!!!! Spent most of Saturday sanding, more pics coming
An iron may raise that dent. Cover it with a cloth and steam it like a shirt. The damp heat swells wood fibers and it may just pop out. Doesn't work on a scratch or a gouge though.
My favorite kind of projects,
Do it yourself, improve with what you got,, and source locally whenever possible.
That's what gave me the "Savage bug" to begin with.
Keep us updated on your progress :)
A good wife and a steady job has ruined many a great hunter.
Ive considered anding and true oiling mine. Look forward to seeing how that looks.
Nice choice with the tru oil. Dont skimp on the inside cause it needs protection from moisture too. I've used spray poly and several other wood finishes in the past but hand rubbed tru oil with lots of coats is easily my favorite.
Looks like you've gotta lot of love invested now, If you're gonna bed it you might should have bedded before all the refinishing just to keep from making a mess later.
A tip I picked up from one I did several years ago is that white line spacers for the butt pad, and grip cap too if you have one, can be made from a white plastic bucket.
Just use the butt pad to do the outline on white plastic from a bucket and then finish to fit and sandwich it between the butt pad and stock or under the grip cap.
Sure beats paying $8.50-$13 + shipping if you want one LOL 100 Straight Stock Spacer 1/8 Polymer White (midwayusa.com)
A good wife and a steady job has ruined many a great hunter.
Good idea jeep. I have never shot a 270 so I don't know what to expect for recoil. I have a grip cap I can steal from another stock. I was just researching recoil pads. length of pull is 14" now. don't want much more than that I have a slip on for range day, Going to shoot it before I bed it, if it groups well I wont bed it probably, I'm very lazy lol
You have nice project going. Thank you for sharing.
The more coats the better. It'll darken a little with each successive coat. Take your time and you'll get a great finished product.
A good wife and a steady job has ruined many a great hunter.
I hopeso,
I thought this would be a fun post cause I really don't know how it's gonna turn out!!!
It looks good. Hit it with a few coats of Johnsons paste wax for additional protection. It will also smooth out the Tru Oil too.
Vietnam Vet, Jun 66 - Dec 67
Thanks it looks better in person. A couple things I learned was the true oil has to be put on verrrry thin and don't trust indoor lighting. after i got half way done I took it outside and was shocked at what I didn't see inside. I had to sand back down and start over in a couple of spots. I'm happy with it overall. Thanks again GaCop your a class act.
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When I used True Oil many years ago I would hang my stock over a kerosene heater to speed up the drying process.
Vietnam Vet, Jun 66 - Dec 67
Update with Man card turn in!
I shot it today with medium loads of 130 and 110 grain bullets. I'm turning in my man card in exchange for an old man card at 60 years old! The recoil is stout!
It is accurate as heck,hole in a hole at 100 or touching. When I do my part.
I guess I am a wuusy but I am pulling just about every shot because of the anticipated recoil.
I used two tables at the range shooting my 116 220-250 as a spotter 32 power and shooting dime sized groups with it and shooting cloths pins of the line just to be a jerk.
,I would swap back and forth 22-250,270 can't pattern cause I'm flinching!
I can build a gun it appears so now I have to rebuild the shooter, I guess this is what makes this fun,what we learn along the way.
Lead slead on the way!!!! I guess!
I find myself thinking about a 243 build now,never wanted one before!
Addition it weighs 8 lbs 11.8 ounces empty already! so added weight aint gonna work!
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H4895 and their reduced recoil formula ( up to 60% of max charge of 4895 with a particular bullet for Hodgdon listed load data) can be your best friend.
I loaded some -06 at 60% reduction that felt like a red ryder. Hunting loads recoil similar to a .243.
The kids and grandkids love em and i've gotten fond of them myself.
Heres a link that may be helpful
Data Sheets Retyped.xlsx (ballisticstudies.com)
A good wife and a steady job has ruined many a great hunter.
Kevin, I still have the 243 sporter Barrel if your interested.
Vietnam Vet, Jun 66 - Dec 67
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