I finally got to the range and put 45 rounds out of my 1943 SS bnz 98k. Good news ; all shots on the paper and not one missed. Also good news , none of the white crayon ran from the receiver or barrel, even when too hot to hold.
Sippican Gun Club
45 rounds 1978 Yugo 8mm surplus
100 yards, sitting, no rest
Bad news : as the stock heated, I noticed the handguard beginning to separate from the rear along the grain (it is a numbers matching walnut stock and handguard). Returning home, after the stock had cooled, the wood closed back most of the way.
Any suggestions on how to support/repair the crack? I assume I should seal it from the inside...Gorilla glue? Elmer's wood glue? The crack is only half way up the arm guard, so I assume I should not shoot it again until I stabilize it so it won't crack all the way through and split.
MajSpud
Sippican Gun Club
45 rounds 1978 Yugo 8mm surplus
100 yards, sitting, no rest
Bad news : as the stock heated, I noticed the handguard beginning to separate from the rear along the grain (it is a numbers matching walnut stock and handguard). Returning home, after the stock had cooled, the wood closed back most of the way.
Any suggestions on how to support/repair the crack? I assume I should seal it from the inside...Gorilla glue? Elmer's wood glue? The crack is only half way up the arm guard, so I assume I should not shoot it again until I stabilize it so it won't crack all the way through and split.
MajSpud
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