[kswiggy]

Yesterday I shot my 54 Cal. Renegade and found the stock was cracked from the lock.Is there a correct repair for cracked wood or would a replacement stock be advisable ? Stocks are not easy to find and I am looking now well before the late season to correct this.I built this thing from a kit in the early 80's and would want to keep using it. Any ideas?

 

[410-er]

These guys could help.

http://www.susquehannastockworks.com/index.html

 

[Retired_Rusty]

If you want to replace it, pick your poison... TOTW TC Replacement Stocks

Just make sure you get the right channel/barrel size of 15/16 or 1". First page full stocks, second page half.

 

[mauser06]

Can you post pics of the crack???

Might help someone help you fix it...


eBay typically has stocks...you'll need the 1" channel...


Don't know that you'll find a replacement that is ready to finish and bolt the parts onto....





That stock was sold as a replacement stock...I believe most replacement stocks will be similar requiring a fair bit of work...



eBay is probably your best bet to find a factory stock...

 

[kswiggy]

Thanks,I can not post pics but when I try to twist the stock it does open slightly.Might try using a good wood glue and I have an email to Northeast Trade Co in Muncy...closest muzzleloader shop to me.. Again thanks guys here on HPA.

 

[rugered]

I have a Renegade 54 stock that i was getting ready to put on auction. It isn't perfect but pretty nice. It is the double set trigger model. I can send you some pics if you are interested. Pm me.

 

[Pappy84]

At this point you have nothing to lose by trying to fix the crack. I have fixed many and you could not tell there ever was a crack. First off there has to be a reason that it cracked so check that the lock is not to tight and remove any wood so it drops in. Then clean the crack if there is a lot of oil present. I was taught a long time ago that a good glue joint is stronger than wood so make sure you have a good way to clamp the fix before you touch the glue. Use a good glue and not just Elmer's white which will not hold up to water and give the repair 24 hours to cure. A little sanding and maybe a little finish touch up and should be good as new.

Good luck with the repair and let us know how it comes out.

 

[rugered]

Most TC cracks I have seen are from overtightening the lock. I have use epoxy to repair stocks, not wood glue. Have to look into that if I repair another one. Also, I have used threaded brass pins for more serious cracks/breaks.

 

[kswiggy]

Today I used a epoxy glue mix and followed the directions for use on wood. It says it will set up in 4 hours..but a full week to be cured.Thanks for advise here on HPA... I was able to bend stock to push glue into crack,hoping for the best.

 

[kswiggy]

The stock looks pretty good with the epoxy.Can not bend cracks and will do some sanding and apply finish and go shoot it.Thanks again for the info.

 

[Ridgerunnr]

T/C may warrenty the stock. Look into it.