Personally, I'd probably just use the superglue trick, or even some tru oil. If only to seal that area. It really doesn't appear to be a crack, like someone else mentioned about the area toward the front where it goes against the grain. Appears to be a scratch, as if it were a crack it would not do that. It would continue to follow the grain of the wood. Also, I went out and found a gem of a 30-06 fwt today. Not entirely original though, with its Mcmillan and $400.00 Leupold on top with Conetrol rings and bases. Other than that it is entirely original. Good thing I know where that primo fwt stock is hiding out at an old gunsmith's shop. Should be a great addition to the collection. It will make a great hunter, just the way it is. I may even leave the old VariX III 3.5-10x40 on top as the whole rifle is set up just right for hunting.
