Cutting A Stock to Shorten

[rebailey1]

Has anyone cut a NEF synthetic stock to shorten it? If so, would you advise what and how you did it? Please PM me as I don't always monitor these threads.

[trotterlg]

You should post over on the H&R board.  Inside the stock the screws for the butt pad go into built up parts of plastic.  You can cut off some, take the bottom off and look to see how much you can cut without taking out all the plastic that holds the screws.  Larry

[victorcharlie]

I haven't done it on a handi, but a customer did.

He said he filled the end with marine grade epoxy and then after is set screwed a grind to fit recoil pad into the hardened epoxy.

[gunnut69]

Re-installing the butt pad is a pain but it can be done.. I use cut sections from wood stocks that have been shortened but any hard wood can be shaped to fit the inside contures of the butt stock. These are glued into the cavity using epoxy. Be sure to clean the contact surfaces with acetone as most often there is a mold release residue that will prevent or severely limit adhesion of the epoxy. Sanding these surfaces with coarse sandpaper will also help with adhesion. The plug is inserted with epoxy on both the plug and mating surfaces in the rear of the stock. A fairly snug fit should be maintained. I press the plug flush and seal the opening behind it with a wide masking tape. Then place the stock butt down on a protected surface for the glue to cure. The tape keeps the epoxy in place and setting it butt down allows any bubbles or air voids to rise the the top(inside) and give a much more uniform bond. After the glue has thoroughly set, at least 24 hours(48 is better) sand the rear of the filled cavity flush and prpare for the new pad. I drill and hollow the area for the driver to reach the thru bolt so that the butt stock can be re-installed on the weapon. Done this way the sides of the cut opening also help hold the filler block in place and I've not had one come loose yet..knock on wood...

[SlowLeadBullets]

I think H&R used to sell youth stocks.  I know I had one on a rifle at one time. It may be easier just to buy one from them or perhaps they can tell you who carries them.

[rebailey1]

Thanks for all of the advice, etc. I will let you know how it turns out.

[GatCat]

Yep, NEF sells youth length stocks, might be easiest, and perhaps cheaper in the long run, to get one. If you are sure you will not need the standard stock, I wouldn't be surprised if you could do a trade over on the NEF forum.
Mark