How to Modify a Synthetic Stock? Any Suggestions?
It looks like I’ll be getting an entry-level PCP in addition to THE ONE gun I really want.
So, both Benjamin Maximus and Fortitude have a synthetic stock – I like it!
But the stock is BORING traditional.
I’d rather have a huge thumb hole, or a skeleton stock like the Hatsan Flash or Edge.
Q 1: Does anybody have experience modding a synthetic stock – in this case, giving it a more progressive look?
Are there any particular problems for the gun’s accuracy with making big holes into the butt stock?
Particularly, the Maximus and Fortitude have this (to me!) ugly knurl at the fore-end – I call it the Benjamin Lump. Cf. the pic below....
Q 2: WHY does the fore-end have this tumor-like lump?
Q 3: HOW can I heal this eyesore?
Please, friends: No offense to you Fortitude and Maximus owners, OK?
This is purely a question of personal taste. And maybe my taste is weird....
Here's the Benjamin Lump .22 cal:
You can warm it up with a heat gun and roll it on a bench to flatten it out a bit. After that, a set of vixen files can be used for final shaping. I've done it with CZ powder burner stocks and it does work, just be careful and not get it too hot. There are lots of videos of people using wood burning tools or soldering irons to checker the composite stocks online also.
One other thought, Boyds makes nice stocks that bolt right on. Also, the Discovery makes a wood version that bolts right on and is more easily shaped - that and some bedliner and you are set.
well the first thing I would do is see how much a new stock is and go from there, at least if things go south you will know the cost
also you might read this post I found it interesting
https://airgunwarriors.com/community/other-diy/custom-grip-moldable-plastic/
with this moldable plastic and some epoxy and paint you might get what you want, maybe
Is the stock solid in that area ?
Maybe take a hacksaw to it at the angled line and then smooth the stock out with a file or sand paper.
Greasemagnet,
thank you for suggestion that. That was what I was THINKING of doing -- but since I have no idea what I'm doing I figured I better ask.
Well, then -- Does any of you have any experience actually doing this -- cut & sand/file?
also you might read this post I found it interesting
https://airgunwarriors.com/community/other-diy/custom-grip-moldable-plastic/
with this moldable plastic and some epoxy and paint you might get what you want, maybe
Marflow, thanks for the link, that looks really good for all kinds of modifications I might want to do to a stock (and doesn't cost an arm and a leg like another suggestion, very professional and all, but wow, half the cost of a Boyds stock...).
You might want to take a dremel tool with the sanding drum attachment and smooth down the area of the schnabel to a shape that appeals to you.
You can also use epoxiputty to mold and shape the other areas of the stock to suit your fancy as well. Use the same sanding drum to smooth and shape those areas as well.
It is not difficult, just a matter of taking your time to get the look that you want. It is then easy to make it look as if it all blends in by painting whatever color you want.
Hope this helps.
Mark
