I am satisfied with sights, trigger, scope (1.75X6) in warne mounts, Brockman sling eye,
and original red pad.
To make it as tough as a wood stock can get--
--Rod epoxied in wrist area? exactly what
location and size?
--Glass bedding full or action only?
--Another cross bolt at rear of magazine?
--Another coat of finish on checkering for
moisture protection as well as any interior
exposed wood??
Will this do all that can be done to strengthen and protect a walnut stock? I know a synthetic stock solves most of these problems-but just can't give up walnut and blue.

i use 1/4" brass or SS, and 5/16 or 3/8 drill..

crossbolts

bed from the chamber back to the tang.. put a piece of duct tape on the radius of the tang, that will give you built in clearance

run a checkering tool over the checkering if you like

spray down 3 coats of pro custom gun oil, satin finish

replace the pad with anything, including crush beer cans

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Originally posted by jeffeosso:
... replace the pad with anything, including crush beer cans

Thanks Jeffe,
Sprayed a keyboard and it's not even mine! I take it the Ruger pads are still bumper bars.
Cheers...
Con

Thanks Jeffe,
does the rod need to alaign with the grip angle or alaign with the grain flow towards the butt?
Yes the red pad is a little stiff but better than the old ones. The gun came with a grind to fit limsaver but the installation was incomplete and I will install it properly later.
Wally