I have a scalloped box lock sxs that's about 60 yrs old. I recently noticed that a hairline crack has begun to form in the stock behind the action on left side, about half way up where the scallop comes to a point. Although I don't shoot heavy loads in this 12ga., I'm not surprised this is happening given the age of the wood and that scallop union joint.
So I'm thinking it would be a good idea to have the action glass bedded. I hope that would stop the crack from creeping. I intend to shoot light to medium loads only in the gun.
Can anyone offer some insight into whether this is a good idea or not? Referrals to someone that has a good rep for this kind of work would be appreciated. How much should I expect to spend on this sort of job? Does anyone have pics to put up showing what this would look like on the inside and outside?
Thanks, just trying for situational awareness before I send it off to someone.
Oh yea, if not for the crack, this gun would look almost like new, so I don't mind putting some $ into a repair if it will keep this gun in top shape for field use.
