Gentlemen:
I have 3 Sako 75 riles that have been heavily hunted and found that all the stock cross bolts are loose. Should i lock tite them ? If so, what should i torque them to. Should i remove the stocks or leave them on the rifles?
Thank You
Paul K

Are they loose from coming unscrewed or loose because the wood has failed.

If they have become unscrewed lock tight them if the wood has failed I think I glass bed them along with the action.

P dog shooter:
The wood has not failed. I think it is wood compression or shrinkage more than anything else.

Paul K

If the wood is compress or has shrunk just tighting them well not help much. Still leaves space around the bolt.

I think I would glass them in place. Not only well that stop them from moving it will make the stock stronger.

p dog shooter:
I will do just that. Thank You.

Paul K