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You might try drilling the 2 areas larger, say 3/8", then gluing in an oak dowel. Let is set up, trim even and re-drill for the proper bolt. I have done this repairing a few stocks with sling stud holes too large. Hope the suggestion is of some use.

Rob

Rob,

Thanks for the suggestion. I also have a 3/4"" diameter counterbore to fill. My biggest challenge is going to get the proper alignment to re-drill. I don't have the proper wood working tools or a jig to drill at the proper angle. That's why I was going to leave a section of 5/16" steel rod (coated with a release agent) in the stock positioned at the proper angle and fill in the old holes and counter bore around the rod using some form of liquid wood product. I'd then pull the 5/16" rod out and re-drill slightly larger, say to 11/32". I would then re-drill 3/4" counterbore using a wood auger bit to the proper depth, which is a little over 10" deep. The bit wants to drift off center unless your perfectly aligned. Keep in mind I won't have the advantage of the self-starting screw at the end of the auger because of the pilot hole.

It all sounds so easy, right? But, I'm not sure what liquid wood product to use, and I figure I only get one chance to get this right.

If there is someone out there who is confident they can do this I'd be happy to send them the butt stock and pay them to do it.

I'd take a deep breath and reconsider the situation. Just exactly what problem are you trying to solve? Does the 'Rube Goldberg' concoction hold the stock on tight? If so, you might want to just let it be.

You can spend a lot of time, effort and money and be no better off than when you started. I speak from experience...

Lightfoot,
Believe me I'm of the same opinion "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". However, the Rube Goldberg two piece stock bolt is a weak link. However, it does hold the stock on...for now. Therefore the least I need to do is make a one piece rod. Problem #1. When was the last time you tried to thread rod w/o the benefit of a lathe? The threads are cut anything but straight using just a die, and the threads need to be straight on this application. Solution to problem #1. Weld the two rods together to eliminate the Rube Goldberg rivets. I still like the idea of filling in the wholes in the stock, re-drilling, and use my new Savage stock bolt. Therefore I need a recommendation on a synthetic wood filler product.

grtandberg, do you know the local woodshop teacher at the high school?? That might solve the lack of a lathe. A lot of times you can get things done there and get quality results. He will know what kind of wood and glue that will give the best results, especially with oily wood.
One of the guys on the thread said "never say never when you are talking Savages" I have a strange one myself in 284. Has a 22 in. barrel and the side of the action is marked Model 99F on the left side of the receiver ring. Serial #11192XX, has an aluminum rotary mag. and top safety. I am so happy with it. Finally got it shooting last week, one hole groups, with Hornady 120gr. HP. Has been quite a struggle!! Have to seat the bullets out so far, it makes it a single-shot to get it to group like this. Otherwise it is 2 1/2" groups. I love this old gun!

The worst .284 I ever had in a 99 lever gun would do 1.5" groups at a 100.

What will it do with 139 grain Hornadys?? Smacked several West Texas bucks with that one.

With 150gr. WIN factory it does 1 1/2" 5 shots at 100yds.
140gr Sierra SBT tried several different powders-2" and over 5 shot groups
160gr Sierra SBT with IMR 4350 3/4-1" 5 shot groups

I didn't want to use the 160's, but it got me to thinking that I should seat the 120's that I wanted to shoot, further out. The OAL is ridiculous, but who can argue with a group that measures bore diameter 284. If I need a second shot, I can follow it with one that is the correct OAL of 2.800