Bell and Carlson Stock Repair

[GSF777]

I just have a question about what would be the best method to filling in a hole/ bolt slot on a Bell and Carlson Mauser stock. I got a stock for a Mauser but the bolt angle didn’t fit the cut out (I think the bolt was modified). I really like the new angle on the bolt but keeping the bolt as is leaves a gap where the bolt was supposed to sit. I was looking up ways to fill this in and I’ve read that some people like JB weld. I have never used JB weld before I was just wondering if anyone had any other suggestions or insights from their experience.
As a side note, I am also planning on painting the rifle. If that changes anything.
Thank you guys! I appreciate it.

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

Epoxy putty is easy to work with for such as that

 

[Trigger Monkey]

I've used this on stock repairs before or at times I need something that's moldable and will hold its shape.

WaterWeld Epoxy Putty

WaterWeld will plug or seal leaks and patch holes and cracks in almost anything.

www.jbweld.com

It sands easily and takes paint.

 

[GSF777]

Okay! Thanks guys. I’ll try that out.

 

[morano]

If you're gonna repaint the stock, then I'd fill in the original bolt notch with firberglass resin with fiberglass cloth added to the resin. 24hrs to cure, sand it down smooth and recut the bolt notch to fit your new handle.

Here is something similar. I filled in the bolt notch on a LH HS Precision stock and recut a right hand bolt notch and loading port.

 

[morano]

LRI has a good quick video on cutting the stock for the bolt notch

 

[JMGlasgow]

I used JB Weld fuel tank repair putty when I converted my stock to left hand on one and recut the bolt handle area on another.

 

[GSF777]

Okay! Will do! Thanks guys!