On another topic it was stated that guns that use a draw bolt to attach the stock are thick in the wrist section of the stock. I am not going to argue that point, I agree. My question is why? The through hole for the stock is usually stepped from about 3/4" at the butt to 3/8" or less through the wrist section. That leaves a considerable amount of wood through the wrist for strength.
Do you think that trimming one down, providing that the hole is centered and no danger of breaking through would weaken the wrist too much? And if so wouldn't it be fairly simple to strengthen the through hole internally via a tube or epoxy bed? Is this done?
Thanks,
Chief
