Swiss K11 Carbine warped stock.
Hey guys. I've owned the rifle for a number of years now, just been busy as hell and haven't had a chance to do much with it. I just built an outdoor range at the farm, so that will soon change.
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Anyway, the fore-end of the stock seems to be warped very slightly to the left and the ring fitment inside seems to be pressing on the barrel. The gun is all matching, but I've considered replacing the stock for some time now. Will this affect accuracy in any way? And is there a chance I could possibly rework the stock?
Thanks
Use linseed oil and time before carving!
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Originally Posted by
StrelokM38
Anyway, the fore-end of the stock seems to be warped very slightly to the left and the ring fitment inside seems to be pressing on the barrel.
Before doing anything else, strip the rifle down and soak the stock in linseed oil. You don't need a bathtub, but you should use a small brush to get the linseed everywhere - not just the outside, but also on the inside, in the magazine cutout etc etc. Wipe off any excess and leave for a week. Repeat 2 or 3 times. Many stocks are totally dried out on the inside, especially in the barrel channel. IMHO there is too much attention paid to exterior finish, and practically none to the inside of stocks, which get baked by the hot barrel. You are trying to get the stock back into the moisture balance it had 60 or 70 years ago. This is a procedure that really takes a long time, and there are no quick fixes!
Only if there is no improvement in the fit of the stock after a month should you consider mechanical work on it. The ring should not press on the barrel. Sideways pressure on the barrel will cause the POI to wander with temperature, humidity, length of shooting session (barrel temperature) ... Ideally, when you tighten up the system screws, the barrel will sit in the middle of the ring. If you cannot achieve this, then it may be necessary to modify the barrel channel - but try oiling and waiting first!
