Is it possable to extend forarm on fiberglass stock?

[PhilKeil]

Working on new build and hit a snag. Trying to figure if it would be cost effective. This is for a Savage long action. May lean towards a used chassis if not feasible.
Thanks and Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

 

[Walt Krafft]

Anything is possible. Doing it yourself it may be cost effective if you like to do that stuff. After doing it you will probably wish you had just bought a new stock.

 

[R.Morehouse]

There are adaptors out there to make stocks both wider & longer. I don't have a link for you. The search is yours........Most likely someone will chime in with a link.
Best of luck...........Happy Thanksgiving...

Regards
Rick

 

[joshb]

Pain to do it strong enough to last. Lot’s of forming, bondo and sanding. Then you have to paint it. Could be a “fun” winter project. Better ways to spend your time, I think.
I’ve thought about making a wider sleeve out of wood for one of my stocks that I could attach for bench shooting and take off for hunting. It’s still just an idea at this time. You could think about that option.

 

[Bc'z]

Working on new build and hit a snag. Trying to figure if it would be cost effective. This is for a Savage long action. May lean towards a used chassis if not feasible.
Thanks and Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

Should be able to engineer some aluminum rails to extend your fore arm

 

[Alex Wheeler]

If its a fiberglass stock like a Mcmillan, yes it can be done, and properly. Do some research on repairing fiberglass. If its a plastic stock, no.

 

[Rat Rifle]

Did You say "NO" Mr. Wheeler? You haven't seen the "Rat Rifle". And probably don't want to

Anything can be done, with all the above comments applying. Rather or not You want to, or need to, is up to You. Searously modifing, or redesigning a rifle stock is for those who have a lot of time that does not need to be devoted to more important priorities.

Best of Luck, however You go

 

[PhilKeil]

Thank you all for the replies. I forgot to mention it is a H/S precision. A lot of ideas here and need to think about it.
thanks again

 

[Dud]

If you do it, don't do a straight cut, probably cut the inside of the barrel channel a few inches ahead of the action and cut the bottom of the forend a few inches back from the front and connect the dots on the side. Use foam to extend the core and then fill in the gaps with those fiberglass repair methods.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Hs precision isnt fiberglass. Its very short strand graphite/glass which means youll never get anything to stick. Its not a very solid substrate to bond to- its just about like powder

 

[PhilKeil]

Thanks Dusty and Dud.

 

[Kings X]

I start buy inserting rod(s) into the front of the stock. Then I make an oversized block to fit on the rod. Glue the block to the rod. Fill in the gaps. Shape the block to match present fore end shape. Prime and paint.
If I remember right, the H&S stock has an aluminum tube almost to the tip. You could try to find it and hollow it out and insert the rod into it.

 

[VaniB]

Thank you all for the replies. I forgot to mention it is a H/S precision. A lot of ideas here and need to think about it.
thanks again

Sure you can do a fine job on virtually any stock, and no matter what it's made of.

But you have to be willing to spend the time it will take. Automotive putties are fast drying and easy to work with. I have never worked with Bondo brand, but have used 3 other brands and they are all similar to work with. Bondo is convenient to obtain at your local Home Depot. You simply rough up your stock in the area that you are going to alter, also drilling small 1/8" holes for good adhesion and anchoring.

Here is photo of my rifle that started as a Remington H&S stock. I also have a 6.5CM rifle that started out as a laminated stock that I reshaped to similarly resemble this stock. I spray painted it with DuraCoat flat black & spider webbing. This is an old photo I took for insurance purposes, but I think it will make the case for what you want to do.

 

[PhilKeil]

VaniB that is a great job looks nice. Thanks

 

[Tommie]

Sure you can do a fine job on virtually any stock, and no matter what it's made of.

But you have to be willing to spend the time it will take. Automotive putties are fast drying and easy to work with. I have never worked with Bondo brand, but have used 3 other brands and they are all similar to work with. Bondo is convenient to obtain at your local Home Depot. You simply rough up your stock in the area that you are going to alter, also drilling small 1/8" holes for good adhesion and anchoring.

Here is photo of my rifle that started as a Remington H&S stock. I also have a 6.5CM rifle that started out as a laminated stock that I reshaped to similarly resemble this stock. I spray painted it with DuraCoat flat black & spider webbing. This is an old photo I took for insurance purposes, but I think it will make the case for what you want to do.

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Love the colors on that stock

 

[Kurz]

Is it possable to extend forarm on fiberglass stock?

Extend the forearm which direction? Left/Right? or forward?

How long is the extension?

Does the extension have to be load bearing as in rifle weight on a bipod? Front loading bipod when shooting?

McMillan Kestros ZR stock as an idea:

 

[Bc'z]

Extend the forearm which direction? Left/Right? or forward?

How long is the extension?

Does the extension have to be load bearing as in rifle weight on a bipod? Front loading bipod when shooting?

McMillan Kestros ZR stock as an idea:

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Thanks for putting my simple words into pictures.

 

[Kurz]

Thanks for putting my simple words into pictures.

Welcome!

I'm a visual person for whom a picture can make all the difference in the world when trying to figure out a concept. I figured the McMillan idea was worth showing.

 

[PhilKeil]

Kurz that could fix my problem easily. I have machine equipment in the shop. I need 4 to 5 inches longer. yes for load bearing and bipod use.

Currently the rifle is in a XLR evolution with a 14 inch hand guard. With the bipod at the end it is just about perfect.
My plan is to move this package into the H and S and use the XLR for a different project.

For the record it is a savage 110 in 6.5 CM 28 inch Shillen 1-7t bull with a YHM QD for my YHM can. from the tang to the tip of the adapter is about 41 inches. It is very solid performer.

On the H and S the forearm is about 10 inches long. The bipod mounting on the H and S is about 2 inches from end of the rifle stock. So it puts the bipod at about 8 inches from the action. If i place the rifle in stock is very front heavy on the bipod to the point it will tip over unless you hold the butt down. and even worse if i tried to shoot with the can. As the weight of the can makes it worse. There is a lot of leverage in front of the bipod.

 

[Kurz]

So it puts the bipod at about 8 inches from the action. If i place the rifle in stock is very front heavy on the bipod to the point it will tip over unless you hold the butt down. and even worse if i tried to shoot with the can. As the weight of the can makes it worse. There is a lot of leverage in front of the bipod.

This is becoming a problem needing to be addressed by most of the folks shooting larger capacity cartridges for the ELR pursuits, extra long barrels overbalancing the standard now shorter forearms of readily available commercial stocks. Besides looking awkward, they can be out of balance and somewhat difficult to maneuver and maintain a stable shooting position. Eight and 9" forearms are fine for 28" barrels but as these barrel/cartridge combinations get longer and bigger, we really need stocks which are designed and suited to longer forearms.