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I just don't like the add on ribs on my Verona O/U .410/28 set. It shoots too high without them, and I want to bend the stock, increasing DAC to where it needs to be. Adding the 1/4" high adhesive backed add on ribs corrected the POI. I'd like to do it myself with the hot oil treatment. Two questions:

1. Since adding 1/4" to the top of the rib corrected the POI, wouldn't increasing DAC by 1/4" do the same thing?

2. I understand from others who have done this that, when bending a drawbolt gun. you slacken the drawbolt a little, then proceed as usual. Is this correct? If so, what keeps the tension that will be on the drawbolt, springing it downward, from eventually returning the stock to it's original drop? Is there another way to get by this, like maybe using an undersized flat washer under the head of the draw bolt, allowing it to slip "upwards" somewhat, and thus relieving the downward spring that the bolt will be under after bending the wood downwards?

Thanks, SRH

Stan,
I can not comment on number 1, no experience with ribs of that type. I can say if you want to drop the POI then your comb does need to drop. 1/4" at the comb roughly equates to 3/4" at the heel, plus spring back. A pretty darn big bend. Number 2, I personally tighten the cross bolt as much as possible before a bend. Otherwise the wood pulls away in the direction of the bend and crushes in on the opposing side. I would try a smaller bend and see how much it helps. It is easy enough to bend it again to get more drop. The best advice I can give you is if the wood does not want to move then don't force it. You should be able to push it with firm thumb pressure.
Steve

DES told me to increase the through hole one size larger, so the bolt doesn't put pressure to return to original.

Excellent. Thanks much to you both.

If I can't get enough with bending I will get the rest by working down the comb. It's primarily a target gun, and getting it to shoot right is top priority.

SRH

One, humble, suggestion.

Please buy a replacement stock while they are available.
Then work on one of the stocks
Why the second stock might even fit you better.

Just sayin ....

Mike

Email sent

Where is that available, Mike? The gun is a Verona LX 692 Gold 28/.410 Combo.

SRH

That you, builder, for that email. I really appreciate it.

SRH

Mike,

Where are those replacement stocks available?

SRH

Gunparts
RizinniUSA

https://afte.org/laravel.php/gallery/index/851

RizziniUSA is B. Rizzini. My Verona is an I. Rizzini. I remembered that Bazil Slaughter is the the man to go to for Verona issues, and just talked with him. He is going to look through his supply of buttstocks to see if he has one. Thanks for the idea, Mike.

SRH

Bazil had a Verona field style stock made of beautiful marbled walnut with a crack that begins under the left side plate, and continues briefly into the cheek panel. I can fix that so that it is invisible, and stable. He said I could have it for $60, including shipping. Sent me a pic of it. I'm tickled as I can be. You're "responsible", Mike. I never would have called him if you had not suggested looking for a replacement stock. Thank you.

I'll post pics after receiving it, and dealing with the crack.

SRH

This is what is heading my way for the Verona. I am pleased to have found this for $60. Just another little project for me to add to the others. I can work down the comb, if needed, on this one and keep the other one original.

According to Bazil, the crack is on the left side only, which is a plus.



SRH

Not bad at all Stan, nice option skeettx.

Dennis bent a Perazzi stock (which has a through bolt) for me some years ago. It fits me perfectly and has never moved. I would take his advice.