Before you repair, you might need to deal with the reason the stock split in the first place. One way would be to clamp the stock until the split is closed, then see whether it accepts the barreled action. If it won't, relieve the inletted surfaces until they fit, then perform the epoxy repair as discussed above.

If the repair is performed on a properly inletted stock the epoxy ought to hold it. My view is that crossbolts are necessary on bigger magnums, not necessary on .243, and maybe, maybe not, worthwhile as insurance in between.

If your SAKO is an early L579 and you want to go another route, I've got a well used but sound factory stock that's just sitting around.

Last edited by Lansend; 03/19/08. Reason: re crossbolts