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: CFX synthetic stock
: January 01, 2007, 12:11:40 AM

Is the stock (butt end) of this rifle hollow? I'm thinking of purchasing one of these rifles, need to figure if I will have the expense of filling it in.

Thanks in advance for all your info,
Perry

: RE: CFX synthetic stock
: daved January 01, 2007, 03:44:39 AM

Yes, it's hollow, as is the sythetic stock on the Shadow.  If you just want to fill without adding too much weight, expanding foam works well.  If you want to get some weight as well, I've used Duct Seal.  Takes 1 1/2 lbs. or so to fill it.  HTH, and welcome aboard!

Dave

: stuffing the stock
: January 01, 2007, 06:00:52 AM

Don't laugh, but I stuffed mine with CLEAN socks! (didn't want a smelly gun, He He He)  But seriously, I did this primarily so that if I didn't like the balance or weight, it was easily reversible.

: Re: CFX synthetic stock
: DanoInTx January 01, 2007, 11:18:16 AM

My son has a surplus of clay in the garage from when he took pottery classes a few months ago.  I've been eyeballing that stuff ever since I got my S1K.  The expanding foam would most likely work pretty good too, but something tells me a little weight in the butt would help a bit also, foam doesn't weigh much.  Maybe a little clay, then tighten it up with the foam, or socks:)

Dan

: Re: CFX synthetic stock
: Gene_SC January 01, 2007, 11:28:14 AM

I filled my stock with memory foam on my CFX .177. Really made a difference in hold and balance. I have also filled my S1K with the same and they feel much better when shooiting. Not as much recoil as before.

Gene

: RE: CFX synthetic stock
: January 01, 2007, 11:56:59 AM

The synthetic stock of my current rifle, I filled with two part epoxy.  It was, and is fantastic.  Balanced the gun, solid as a rock, no voids, deadened a lot of noise, and recoil.  Downside, expensive right at forty or fifty bucks!!  Not counting my time.
The Duct seal you are referring to.  Is that the white elastomeric goop they seal the seams of sheetmetal ductwork in commercial applications?

Thanks Guys, I'm looking for an alternative to the expense, I sure do like the results.

Thanks,
    Perry

: RE: CFX synthetic stock
: daved January 01, 2007, 01:14:29 PM

Hi Perry,

No, the Duct Seal I referred to is used by electricians to seal electrical ducts.  It's dark grey, fairly sticky and heavy, but easy to mold.  Stays flexible and is removable, costs about $5 a pound or so.  I suspect it would work as well as the epoxy you've used before, but a lot cheaper and reversible.  HTH.

Dave

: memory foam?
: January 03, 2007, 05:13:58 AM

Is this the same as Great STuff that you get in a can at lowes to seal around windows and doors?  
                              Thanks, Scott

: RE: CFX synthetic stock
: January 03, 2007, 05:17:45 AM

Where do get the duct seal?  Would it be similar to plumbers' putty in weight and consistency?
                        Thanks, Scott

: RE: memory foam?
: shadow January 03, 2007, 10:39:21 AM

It sounds like that foam you find on beds, the kind when you press down on it with your hand etc. and then remove your hand it returns to it's origonal form. What do you think Gene.? Ed