This does not appear to be a gas issue. The gun doubled, and the recoil was too much for the wood.

The action acted like a wedge, and the wood failed along the grain line. Note the piece missing at the stock head on the left.

It was strong enough right up until it wasn't.

Last edited by Shotgunjones; 10/06/25 07:11 PM. Reason: clarity

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