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Originally posted by Reverend Recoil:
Can the cracked stock be repaired?

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Originally posted by MFD:
You may want something of more quality than factory replacement, but Ruger will restock the rifle for you. Can't order separately for they are fitted by them but just a suggestion. It requires you sending them the firearm. I have seen some very nice wood from Ruger on the No. 1's.

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Originally posted by Art S.:
There are often serviceable stocks on Gunbroker. I havel also seen a lot of barrels there, and bought a couple. Let me say, though, that I have never found a used barrel that came close to registering. However, the contour is right and the rib fits, so it could save a lot of expense.

If you are serious about just wanting a serviceable hunting stock, you might consider a Bell and Carlson. They make a really tough stock for the Number 1 that works well. It is slightly heavier than the wood one, which might not be bad in a 9.3x74. The wood stocks simply will not interchange in my experience. I have recently restocked three, and am starting on another, and none of the stocks could be moved without some amount of work. (I tried just to see). These were heavy caliber rifles, which I liked to bed at the front for good bearing. My thought was to use one which needed refininshing as a "mule" to avoid having to reblue the others. I quickly found I couldn't do this. Surprisingly, I have had good luck installing number ! wood on Number 3's over the years, but swapping between number 1's is tough. Since you will likely have to work on the stock anyway, I would have the original repaired, or go glass. I can't imagine that a stock is cracked to the point of ruin, but wasn't noticeable when the trade was made. Some good epoxy and metal rod work will solve a lot of problems. You just have to perform surgery till you get to where you need to make the repair.

I have several new takeoff stocks, but need to keep them. I have found I always do better, if I decide to sell a custom rifle, by replacing the original stock and selling the custom stock separately. They always sell quickly on eBay.

I don't believe Ruger sells barreled actions any more, so there are generally quite a few Ruger stocks around, if you decide to go that way.