ForeignGadger Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I was at the local clay shoot last week, and some **** set up the trap to bombard the waiting line of shooters with unshot clays. My Medalist, (a gun I had just aquired and was shooting well with), took a direct hit on the forend from a clay coming down from a height. result: an unsightly groove, cut into the top of the forend (fortunately not on the chequering) which I want to fill, sand and finish. My question is this: does anyone have a particular filler they might recommend? I have obtained a variety of them with roughly the right colour (varnished walnut), but thought I would ask on here before I tackle it. Whilst not a premium gun by any means, this medalist was a tidy looking gun and seems to suit me particularly well: score up from 14 -> 27 ex 30, but this knock has taken some value off it. Any help gratefully accepted. FG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) Might you be better off trying to steam out some of the dent or is it too bad ? just thinking that the less you add (filler) the less work you'll have to do and it'll make for a smaller repair area. Try sending Saige(I think) a pm as I think he has summat to do with gun repairs. Afterthought: Do you have any recourse to the organisers ? Edited May 6, 2011 by TaxiDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXqz01pTpIY Edited May 6, 2011 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter1 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) dont you just love larry lol! you have a few options send it to me I had to suggest that one next one post a picture and we can take a look at the damage if it's just a dent and the fibers in the wood haven't been broken steaming will get it out if not filler can be used but it will stick out like a sore thumb especialy if it's a big bit of damage in Larries case it's only a small void but I imagine a clay hitting your forend it would cause a bit more damage or you can cut out the damaged bit and match a piece of wood to the forend and shape it then refinish it and it'll be like new as for shellac you don't have to use that clear nail varnish or any varnish would do the same thing used as Larry suggested using the shellac Edited May 6, 2011 by straightshooter1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I enjoy watching Larry Potterfield. I wonder just how many years it took him to make things look so easy - quite a few I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter1 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 thats why he was the ceo of midway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeignGadger Posted May 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Well, the damage is a bit more than just a scratch. It is a "v" groove, about 1/8" deep, and a bit curved. There are still bits of clay embedded in the wood, and another bit has a chunk missing about 1/8" deep and 3/16 square. A right dog's breakfast. Wood is missing, so steaming will not do. As to hitting the club, this is not an option, its a bunch of mates loosely formed into a club. I have let my feelings known on the advisability of bombarding participants with clays: v.stupid! no magic stuff then? FG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Let SS have ago or UK Gun Repairs both do outstanding work. It will make the gun look better than it did if they refinish and oil the wood at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhawk Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 If its reaily bad might be worth getting a replacement forend.The last time i purchased one for my gun it was around £200 That was for a beretta.Ive even seen new guns from the factory with damage on the wood makes you wonder how they get through quality control..Any chance of some pics of the damaged area?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickthemiller Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 HI I agree with welsh warrior ####.co.uk are the biz, ask for Dennis Stepney he will tell you what can or can't be done with no bull ******, It may pay to let them finish the whole gun for you, if you think it is worth while All the best with it MicktheMiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeignGadger Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks for the tips lads. will investigate further. Image of damage attached FG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightshooter1 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks for the tips lads. will investigate further. Image of damage attached FG Hi ho SS to the rescue lol! as the guys mentioned earlier yes i can sort this for you no problem just send me a pm and i'll look after you bud regards sacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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