I bought a Tikka McMillan Game Hunter with Edge fill so it’s CF. I haven’t got it yet but I think the dude I got it from was way mistaken in the barrel channel. I need it for a Proof Sendero and it’s likely a Tikka Sporter lol. Anyhow, where can I send this thing to have the barrel channel opened up? I want a fairly quick turnaround and I’m betting McMillan won’t be quick. If it was wood I’d just take some sandpaper and sockets to it but I’m afraid to do that with CF.
Gunsmithing Opening up barrel channel on carbon fiber stock
- Thread starter WVHick
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Yep already called him. No clue why I didn’t to begin with. For some reason I didn’t think he’d do just barrel channel in letting and would only work from a flat top stock. I swear I read that somewhere before from him but he said on the phone no problem. And I know it’ll be quick
Someone may correct me on this....but I believe you can sand it down just the same HOWEVER...you will need to reseal the exposed portion. Its all CF and epoxy resin to begin with, you shouldnt have an issue.
On smaller stuff back in the day we would seal edges for minor adjustments with crazy glue but I'd look up on some thin epoxy resin for a stock and just lightly recoat it once you sanded to where you need it.
On smaller stuff back in the day we would seal edges for minor adjustments with crazy glue but I'd look up on some thin epoxy resin for a stock and just lightly recoat it once you sanded to where you need it.
I agree,
My CF stock was no different than the wood or fiberglass I've opened up with socket and sand paper.
I mix some Devcon 2 ton epoxy and brush a couple of lite coats to seal them....
If you just want to seal the edges of the carbon fiber, you can paint it with a light coat of thin CA glue. You only need enough glue for the CF to soak it up and keep it from splintering/unraveling down the road.
