filler for buttstock

[random sylvester 0]

I need to add a little weight to my stock to balance the gun a bit ,I have the sporting stock.

was just wondering what you guys use or recomend ,I was thinking of using nutech

[Cobra 76 two 2,677]

Some people have used expandable spray foam. If you need more weight you can also add metal inside before it dries. Just remember it does expand while drying...

[Pointer 21]

I did this once.You can buy the foam that doesnt expand to much.I let the foam sit up a bit then added a large bolt right in the center.Make sure you stand the stock upright or the bolt can move before the foam completely dries...guess how i know

[GunsmithCat 0]

If you don't mind waiting a little while, use a bunch of 2 part epoxy, it will add a considerable amount of weight to the stock if you fill it up enough. You could also put a bunch of lead sinkers in with the epoxy to really tip the scales on it.

[G O B 3,516]

Wheel weights, old slugs from the backstop, or scrap nuts and bolts, mix with silicon caulk and pour in the butstock. First try the weight to find the right weight and balance, and make shure the mix will stay where you want it untill it sets.

[random sylvester 0]

cool thanks dudes

[osprey21 5]

I've used lead shot and epoxy with good results.

[inparidel 4]

Just food for thought. . .On my new '06 S-12, I am trying to keep it about a couple of pounds (or more, if I can) lighter than my '00 S-12 from a few of years ago. In terms of balance, I would look to DECREASE the weight of the front end, rather than making the back end heavier as if it was a Rem 700 bull barrel sniper rifle. Remember, if tactical competition is something you are considering, or even hunting, that sucker CAN get REAL heavy, real quick. Minimal barrel length, plus milling the forend to the max will help the balance from the other perspective: lightening, instead of heavying. That's my new direction, and after running a near 10 lb shotty (with 18 rds of bird or buck shot in two clamped mags), my arms are telling me to go the other way. Just my 2 cents, bro. Good luck, and good shooting, either way you want to go!

[muerte 0]

After reading this I thought of something I wanted to ask.

If you used something like silicone that is still pretty flexible like what they use for movie masks and molds and kinda layered it with just a little lead shot wouldn't that help to dampen the recoil as well.

I know the extra weight will help but wouldn't the silicone help to absorb some of the shock.

Not sure if it would really help but wanted to check.

[G O B 3,516]

Muerte That is one reason I reccomend silicone, the other is that it can be removed if you don't like the end result or change your mind.

[Cobra 76 two 2,677]

So has anyone determined what the optimum amount of weight is to add? Has anyone compaired the weight of the wood Saiga stock to the poly one? I really like the feel of my .308's wood stock and the recoil is hardly felt for a rifle of that caliber. It will be perfect for the S-12.

[muerte 0]

Thanks for the info G O B. I figured that may be why you had recommended silicone but was not sure.