gemini52 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 bought a browning maxus hunter brand new from ab guns in mancester nice bit of kit.took it on clays shot like a dream put 24 gram steel thro it no problem 21 gram went thro fine,had a really good first shoot with it took it out last week should have stayed in and watched eastenders with the wife. a piece of broken clay decided to nearley blind me,luckily i always wear glasses not so lucky with the gun ended up with a nice dint in the stock its about 10 mil long and quite deep some people have said you can use an iron and a wet tea towel to steam the dint out any members tried this out any feedback would be sorly needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 What a shame mate, to damage an absolutely beautiful and great gun. You must be gutted :o :o :o Could have been much worse though mate, if you weren't wearing them glasses, hope your OK. P.S. I haven't got any feedback on the iron and wet tea towel. Newer tried it, but may be worth remembering it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shropshire_Lad Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hi, I refinished a cz American stock that had a few marks in the varnish, it came up realy well, spot on. As I was about to put it back together I was stood up, stock on a blanket on the floor while putting the dovetail block back in the action, as I turned it over it fell out.......ding!! straight in the middle of the butt!!! ****** **** ******* **** gosh, that was unlucky! It was realy deep and sharp but the iron and damp cloth did raise it all out, give it a try, all is not lost. Did have to refinish it again though. atvb Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 The iron and wet cloth trick has been around since Adam was a lad. Works well as long as you keep the damp where you are ironing and don't let it dry and get too hot! GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyR Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 The other trick I have seen, on a video clip on youtube perhaps? is to heat up a knife blade, something like a butter knife and use that instead of the iron. Obviously you still need to use a damp cloth. I think a knife was used because you can be more precise than an iron. cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Other way to be precise would be a soldering iron as you can choose the tips size to match the scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 What a shame mate, to damage an absolutely beautiful and great gun. You must be gutted :o :o :o Could have been much worse though mate, if you weren't wearing them glasses, hope your OK. P.S. I haven't got any feedback on the iron and wet tea towel. Newer tried it, but may be worth remembering it cheers mate it could have been a lot worse had some good feedback on the hot iron so goin to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi, I refinished a cz American stock that had a few marks in the varnish, it came up realy well, spot on. As I was about to put it back together I was stood up, stock on a blanket on the floor while putting the dovetail block back in the action, as I turned it over it fell out.......ding!! straight in the middle of the butt!!! ****** **** ******* **** gosh, that was unlucky! It was realy deep and sharp but the iron and damp cloth did raise it all out, give it a try, all is not lost. Did have to refinish it again though. atvb Paul. cheers mate had some feedback on the hot iron, its oiled so should be easy to refinih i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 The iron and wet cloth trick has been around since Adam was a lad. Works well as long as you keep the damp where you are ironing and don't let it dry and get too hot! GH cheers mate goin to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 The other trick I have seen, on a video clip on youtube perhaps? is to heat up a knife blade, something like a butter knife and use that instead of the iron. Obviously you still need to use a damp cloth. I think a knife was used because you can be more precise than an iron. cheers, cheers mate its on the back so a knife would be better goin to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Other way to be precise would be a soldering iron as you can choose the tips size to match the scratch cheers mate had some good feedback goin give it try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 If it is just a dent - the damp cloth plus heat should work, provided no wood has been lost- ie gouged out by the clay. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini52 Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 If it is just a dent - the damp cloth plus heat should work, provided no wood has been lost- ie gouged out by the clay. Good luck with it. hi yes had some good feedback the stock has a oil finish so going to give it a try hopefully refinishing should not be to difficult cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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