I posted the question about refinishing the stock of my Franz Kettner stalking rifle on another forum and got similar replies as here. However, when I posted that I had decided not to decide but just to enjoy shooting it and planned to do a lot of handloading for it this summer I got this reply.
"Beware trying to take that gun apart unless you know trigger plate actions!
Coyote Joe-- That gun is not heat-treated for a lot of shooting and can become loose on the face in less that 200 rounds. The test is to take the fore-end off, hold the gun by the butt with the barrel hanging down. Gently wiggle it side to side and fore and aft. You can feel any looseness starting. Once started it accelerates fast. They gave that one every chance of outlasting you, though. That's a Kerstner top lock with double under bites, same as the 300 series Merkels."
Has anyone here seen any indication that a rifle such as this will quickly loosen from firing?
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"Beware trying to take that gun apart unless you know trigger plate actions!
Coyote Joe-- That gun is not heat-treated for a lot of shooting and can become loose on the face in less that 200 rounds. The test is to take the fore-end off, hold the gun by the butt with the barrel hanging down. Gently wiggle it side to side and fore and aft. You can feel any looseness starting. Once started it accelerates fast. They gave that one every chance of outlasting you, though. That's a Kerstner top lock with double under bites, same as the 300 series Merkels."
Has anyone here seen any indication that a rifle such as this will quickly loosen from firing?
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