dented laminate stock

[Lock Stock]

Would anybody know if this dent can be repaired in my laminate stock - a bit of clay hit it and its taken a chunk out of it its a b525SL if that makes any difference. Any advice is much appreciated!

 

[Southern]

That’s a sad picture, sorry to see that.

No idea on how to repair…

 

[JoostB]

It is wise to at least seal the stock. In airgun stocks I have seen it happen that rain was able to enter the laminate stock. It caused it to de-laminate.

 

[SIMON-B]

You could try drip filling it with thin superglue.

 

[lh8611]

They make laminate floor repair kits that come in various colours that might be suitable. I believe that they come with a filler and sealer so might be worth having a look at.

Alternatively you could look for a plastic surgeon (hard surface repair specialist, not the TOWIE/Katie Price type ).

 

[westley]

I recently bought some clear lacquer to do a 'scratch' repair to my car door. The vehicle is dark brown and the scratch was showing white. I applied the lacquer, using the needle topped bottle it came in. The white scratch disappeared as I filled it in with the clear lacquer. I wonder if you applied the same stuff, maybe several applications, it would make it less obvious ? It would probably be the cheapest alternative.

 

[westley]

Were you using the gun at the time of the damage, or was it in a gun rack ? Out of a group of 5 or 6 that I shoot with, I am the only one that uses a gunslip. Last week I was standing to the rear of the shooting stand and was struck on the lower leg by a piece of clay. Just to my right was the gun stand witb 4 uncovered guns in it. When I got home I saw that there was a small cut to my leg.

 

[SIMON-B]

Spent 2 grand on a custom stock and the first time I shot with it a quarter of a clay landed on it next to the top lever, big semi circular dent. **** happens.

 

[Luke_(NL)]

The problem with most laminates is that they are vacuum-filled with epoxy, which makes them very durable but also rock hard. Whereas softer wood would give way and dent, the laminate has chipped here. As others have said: Try drip filling it with a thin epoxy or clear lacquer (google on which lacquer would attach well to epoxy) and maybe use automotive lacquering colours to mix in some grey and black. Other than that my next try would be to drill a hole where the spot is now, and use a hole saw to take a bit out of the stock under the butt pad. File to size and glue it in, coat thinly with clear lacquer and polish.

 

[Luke_(NL)]

Spent 2 grand on a custom stock and the first time I shot with it a quarter of a clay landed on it next to the top lever, big semi circular dent. **** happens.

For wood stocks, dents (depending on severity) can be raised by placing a wet towel on them and using an iron to the point where the wood soaks up steam. This expands the (compacted) wood fibre, raising the dent. Try in increasing application of the iron, then sand and oil/wax/polish as usual.

 

[Lock Stock]

Were you using the gun at the time of the damage, or was it in a gun rack ? Out of a group of 5 or 6 that I shoot with, I am the only one that uses a gunslip. Last week I was standing to the rear of the shooting stand and was struck on the lower leg by a piece of clay. Just to my right was the gun stand witb 4 uncovered guns in it. When I got home I saw that there was a small cut to my leg.

I was shooting at the time - and it was a clay that I had shot that hit it just as I was opening the gun. Glad I had my tin hat and safety specs on!

 

[Lock Stock]

The problem with most laminates is that they are vacuum-filled with epoxy, which makes them very durable but also rock hard. Whereas softer wood would give way and dent, the laminate has chipped here. As others have said: Try drip filling it with a thin epoxy or clear lacquer (google on which lacquer would attach well to epoxy) and maybe use automotive lacquering colours to mix in some grey and black. Other than that my next try would be to drill a hole where the spot is now, and use a hole saw to take a bit out of the stock under the butt pad. File to size and glue it in, coat thinly with clear lacquer and polish.

you're right it is rock hard, there is even a piece of clay still stuck in it. I'm not sure I have the skills to attempt a fix myself - I would probably end up making it worse, do you think or know of a gunsmith/stocker who would do this kind of work or could I just get a new stock from browning and bolt it on?

 

[Lock Stock]

For wood stocks, dents (depending on severity) can be raised by placing a wet towel on them and using an iron to the point where the wood soaks up steam. This expands the (compacted) wood fibre, raising the dent. Try in increasing application of the iron, then sand and oil/wax/polish as usual.

Spent 2 grand on a custom stock and the first time I shot with it a quarter of a clay landed on it next to the top lever, big semi circular dent. **** happens.

oh no that must have been quite a moment when you saw that happen

 

[SIMON-B]

oh no that must have been quite a moment when you saw that happen

To top it off as it was a windy day, another bit of clay scratched the lens of my favourite shooting glasses. Needless to say my lovely encouraging shooting chums thought the whole thing was hilarious.

 

[westley]

I was shooting at the time - and it was a clay that I had shot that hit it just as I was opening the gun. Glad I had my tin hat and safety specs on!

Take em further out in future !