ATI or What?

[Ranger 1]

I recently purchased a Russian SKS from Markdale gunshop. While it was in the safe for a period of two weeks it developed a crack on the forestock which was progressing further down the length of it as days went by. I took the carbine to the shop and the proprietor said to fix it myself! There were no marks on the rifle. No other gun came back this way. I think the crack developed from temperature change. But any way he wouldn't do any thing for me. I find out too, that a Chinese stock won't fit. So, am thinking of purchasing a fiber stock..not folding, and was wondering which one would be the best? While at a gunshow in Orangeville I saw another Russian SKS with the same crack starting at the same place. Left side front. Maybe it was from installing the metal to wood and caused a split to start?

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[Aragorn243]

Why don't you try gluing it first. Get a good weatherproof glue, force it in the crack and then clamp it or lacking clamps put it between a couple of heavy objects. The glues today are usually stronger than the wood so it shouldn't crack again.

[jmoore]

Hard to imagine a crack caused by temperature change on a Russian/Soviet designed weapon. Something must be amiss. I agree that if you find the cause of the undue stress and sort it, then an epoxy repair sounds feasible. Very odd. Photos possible?

[Ranger 1]

You are right, something is not right. I'm wondering if it was from installation. No it's not a laminate..wish it was. It was supposed to be. Yes, did the glue thing with air to force into crack. Holding up well. Like I said the gunshow had one with the same crack starting in the same area?

[Stevo]

If you still want to replace the stock you can also consider the Tapco T6 stock. It has adjustable LOP and I quite like them.