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[tskragsporter]

Hi, I,m new to this forum and also to the krag rifle. I was given a Krag .30-.40 krag sporter and was wondering if anyone would know how to find a replacement stock for the sporter. mine is cracked behind the receiver and i want to be able to use it for hunting. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[geezmo]

If it's just a clean crack, you should be able to glue it. Some of the epoxies available today are stronger then the original wood. If you're not comfortable doing it, a gunsmith should be able to help you. If you really insist on replacing the stock, cut downs are on ebay frequently, for reasonable prices (sometimes). Also, I met a guy who makes stocks at the last Allentown show. He had a nice '96 carbine stock, contoured and inletted, with little or no wood to remove. His average price was in the $225 range, and the stocks were beauties. His name is Michael Kokolus gunstockduplicating.com .

Good luck,
Barry

[tskragsporter]

Thanks geezmo, there is a small chunk of the stock on the right side, by the bolt missing, and then i noticed the cracking around the back . The stock is a eplacement stock already and the barrel has been shortened to about 25.5 in. I think I might try contacting that guy and see abount a replacement. Thanks again.

[Jeff7mm]

Boyds makes replacement stocks.