Not made for this action, unfortunately. I wouldn't mind spending $ on a quality stock for this gun, but a 4.27" blind magazine flat back Savage from 20+ years ago makes it tough to find stocks. There are a few premium stocks, but they are all target stocks and weigh 2.5-4+ lbs.
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This is the main issue for Savage rifles or using them as the base of projects. Too easy to get to 10+ lbs or spend what the rifle is worth to get it any lighter.
That's funny because one reason I've stuck with Savage for so long is how light I can get them. My heaviest Savage is my 300 WSM with the magnum contour 22" barrel. In the newer stock, it only weighs 7 lbs. 3 oz. scoped. My other Savage rifles are 7/0 and 6/14 scoped.
Thanks a bunch. I think that's a great routine/process to follow right there.
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That looks really nice!
Holy Crap man! (sorry, bad joke) I do appreciate the effort!In the middle of a bedding job, but you get the gist. I hope you appreciate the effort. I’m in the middle of colonoscopy prep and risked walking to the basement for pics!
Looks real good. I'm going to look for some of that paint.
Hope that stone holds up better for you than it did me. It lasted one season. Barely nIn the middle of a bedding job, but you get the gist. I hope you appreciate the effort. I’m in the middle of colonoscopy prep and risked walking to the basement for pics!
Don’t know, it’s been on the shelf for 2 years. I did put 6 or 7 coats of enamel clear, feels pretty sturdy. I’m finishing this rifle this month. Time will tell. My process looks similar to your list, what do you see on mine that won’t hold up? I’ll try to fix it before I start using it.
Honestly the paint itself just seemed really soft. A friend had the exact same result as I did with it. We both did a clear coat over top too. It was wearing off halfway through the season.
I used the can on the far right in your photo.
