can a per carved be straightened

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I found a pre carved stock for a good price , it takes a small Siler lock (already inletted) and a 13/16 straight barrel BUT the stock has a curve to the left starting 6 inches from the muzzle area
Isaac Haines curly maple good curl Butt plate included
can the stock be straightened ? will the barrel be affected

would make a great light 40cal gaintwist​

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yes it can be fixed. curved and twisted is harder, do you have a picture of it. if the curve is not too bad sometimes you can just pull it inline with the barrel. might need a little steam.

 

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I found a pre carved stock for a good price , it takes a small Siler lock (already inletted) and a 13/16 straight barrel BUT the stock has a curve to the left starting 6 inches from the muzzle area
Isaac Haines curly maple good curl Butt plate included
can the stock be straightened ? will the barrel be affected

would make a great light 40cal gaintwist​

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Do you have the barrel, and if so is the stock inlet for it?

With the barrel in the stock, clamp it up snug and give the stock some time to get comfortable with the barrel. Regular old black electrical tape is good for this type of clamping if you don’t have clamps. It stretches a bit and keeps things tight. If you go this route, cover the barrel and stock with paper or something so the tape’s glue doesn’t gum things up.

When you are not actively working on assembling your gun, keep the barrel and stock together and the stock will not twist or curve.