Can molten lead be poured into a laminated stock?

[MislMan]

Depending on the weight needed and space available for filling, you might even consider some of the “heavy” sand options like we use in rear rests.

 

[rardoin]

I used powdered tungsten in one stock. I drilled holes with Forstner bits and poured in powdered tungsten and capped it off with a 1/4 layer of epoxy. I added 16oz. total using the butt and pistol grip areas. Tungsten has the highest density of the readily available metals....unless you have access to a military range.

 

[JFrank]

I would perhaps add a lead fishing weight in the butt stock or thread in a heavy bolt. In addition I wonder if a guy could shape a steel plate to be placed in between the stock and recoil pad?
Might be tough on the shoulder..

 

[Terry]

When I wanted to do this I drilled a hole in a 2X6 the proper size. Poured the lead in the 2X6, removed it from the board and placed it in the stock.

 

[TAJ45]

I used powdered tungsten in one stock. I drilled holes with Forstner bits and poured in powdered tungsten and capped it off with a 1/4 layer of epoxy. I added 16oz. total using the butt and pistol grip areas. Tungsten has the highest density of the readily available metals....unless you have access to a military range.

Now, now. The Gummint frowns on us bullet casters and reloaders scrounging those depleted uranium rounds from the old A 10 ranges.

 

[MGYSGT]

Guessing that the temp of molten lead would melt the glue holding the lam together.

 

[hpshooter]

"I want to add weight to a Savage BVSS stock. Any problem pouring molten lead into a hollowed out buttstock?"

I make stock weights by filling a 3/4" or 1"x6" black iron pipe nipple with molten lead. Screw a cap on one end and pour away, cap can be unscrewed when lead is solidified. Be sure pipe is dry, preheat pipe to be certain it is dry and to prevent solidification of the lead before the pipe is filled.

The weight can easily be slid into an appropriate sized hole in the stock. Easy installation and easy removal with no heat damage to stock.

 

[Lee in Texas]

I'm really digging the tungsten idea.

BTW I used to be an M1A1 tanker. It also used depleted uranium, but only in combat. (at least when I was in. Maybe it was used on tank ranges before then).

 

[Lee in Texas]

Ok I checked the price for tungsten. Lead is looking better.

 

[riflewoman]

Go with a fine shot mix some epoxy (clear infilled) and make a slurry just coating the shot. Stuff it in the cavity. When you have the weight you want, pour a barrier of epoxy in top of the cured shot/epoxy mix.

 

[rardoin]

Ok I checked the price for tungsten. Lead is looking better.

Yes....definitely more $ than lead.

 

[Lucky Shooter]

AckleymanII's lead wool idea is easy to use but last time I looked there was none to be found locally.

Don't know if plumbers still use the stuff.

A. Weldy

 

[hogpatrol]

Another option:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QUXAUU/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[AckleymanII]

Lead shot and epoxy resin, like acraglass. Mix the resin, then add shot. Pour the mix into the stock.

This is a Great solution; answer.

Last time I did this, the lead shot made the casting resin, "kick over" quicker.

Best to do this casting resin in stages so you do not crack your stock from heat.

 

[centershot]

The cheapest place to get Tungsten is Israel, If you want to go through the hassle to get it. I went with copper to make the weight for my bench gun because of the minimum amount to buy. Some of my shooting friends bought it and split the cost.

 

[Lee in Texas]

I'm guessing you mean mail order it, right?

Know anyone who wants to split an order?

 

[hammerjack]

What Terry said above works good. You just need a 1'' or 7/8'' drill bit ; pour lead in 2x4 let cool bust it open clean it up some
and install in stock. This will weigh quite a bit more than lead shot.

 

[simo hayha]

Go with a fine shot mix some epoxy (clear infilled) and make a slurry just coating the shot. Stuff it in the cavity. When you have the weight you want, pour a barrier of epoxy in top of the cured shot/epoxy mix.

That's how I do it

 

[natdscott]

Lee, what if you just cast the size you wanted to use, then glued it into a tight-fitting drilled hole with epoxy?

If you are really light, and need SOLID weight instead of No. 9 shot, that would do the job.

 

[Mikemontminy]

You can pour lead into a 3/4” copper pipe. Then cut to length to fine tune your weight before drilling your stock. The pipe will measure 7/8”. I use the lead shot and epoxy method in a fiberglass stock by carving out the foam. You can place the pellets into the cavity to check for volume then dump them out and check weight to see if you carved out enough foam. Once your close mix up your epoxy with the pellets and pour them back in. I use the pipe and lead method in wood or laminated stocks.