Crack in Browning 725 or just raised grain?

[Bricon890]

Hi all. I recently received a new Browning 725 Field Model, chambered in 28ga as a wedding gift from my wife (keeper, I know). I have a box or two of shells through it, and it’s been cared for like a baby. As I was cleaning it the other day my fingers ran over a rough or raised on the butt stock, just above the front of the trigger guard, where wood meets receiver. The two rough areas are about half an inch or smaller and seem to follow the grain of the wood. I’ve tried to get a clear view with a jewelers loupe but I just can’t seem to make out if it is actually a crack, or if it is just the grain, perhaps an area that wasn’t fully sanded.

I called browning and they said I can “see what happens” and continue to shoot it or I can just send it in now for further inspection. Does anyone have any general input?suggestions? Based on the wait times I hear from browning, I’d hate to have a brand new shotgun tied up for months just to get it back as is and hear “it’s just the grain” and have it crack down the road. Thank you in advance.

 

[acloco]

Grain of the wood, and, will, more than likely, split.

I would shoot until then.

 

[Bricon890]

Grain of the wood, and, will, more than likely, split.

I would shoot until then.

Thank you. I know you don’t have a crystal ball (or maybe you do) are we talking years from now, thousands of rounds? Or do they usually crack right away. I’ve owned several over the years with similar grain pattern and have never been concerned nor have any cracked yet. Thanks again

 

[Trophied]

On a 28 gauge it may never split if you're only shooting factory 3/4 oz shells. I used to shoot and reload 3/4 oz 28 gauge on my modified RCBS The Grand press and the recoil is so light on the 28 that it probably won't stress the stock like 1 oz 20 gauge or even heavier would. They work lots better than the specs show they should. Other than my little light Italian 2 barrel set my preference would be a Cynergy 28 gauge.

 

[Bricon890]

On a 28 gauge it may never split if you're only shooting factory 3/4 oz shells. I used to shoot and reload 3/4 oz 28 gauge on my modified RCBS The Grand press and the recoil is so light on the 28 that it probably won't stress the stock like 1 oz 20 gauge or even heavier would. They work lots better than the specs show they should. Other than my little light Italian 2 barrel set my preference would be a Cynergy 28 gauge.

Thank you very much for the input. The cynergy is a beautiful OU as well.

 

[markT]

If you can remove the stock and look at the end grain that could be a good indication. Not sure if you can..

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Shoot it

 

[Bricon890]

If you can remove the stock and look at the end grain that could be a good indication. Not sure if you can..

I was thinking the same thing, I just worried that it might do more harm than good. Thank you

 

[Uthink Uknow]

It can’t do any harm if they said they’ll replace it. Shoot it.

 

[KMart]

Shoot it. Nothing to lose.

 

[Bricon890]

Shoot it. Nothing to lose.

Thank you. I’m going to.

 

[Bricon890]

Shoot it. Nothing to lose.

Thank you.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Bed it so there are no pressure points and shoot that sucker! It may well be fine but any pressure point has two choices,,,conform or break. Bedding it to the action will broad the load over a bigger area. I doubt it's perfect. Hell, it's wood. But I'm a sucker for the stuff.

 

[Bricon890]

Bed it so there are no pressure points and shoot that sucker! It may well be fine but any pressure point has two choices,,,conform or break. Bedding it to the action will broad the load over a bigger area. I doubt it's perfect. Hell, it's wood. But I'm a sucker for the stuff.

Hey, just sent you a private message. Thanks very much.