Problems with the stock on my Weihrach HW60J

[RogerTheCat 3]

I have managed to damage the stock on my Weihrach HW60J .22lr by over tightening one of the two retaining bolts that attach the metal part of the rifle into the wooded stock. I find that after about 50 rounds these two bolts work loose so need retightening. During tightening I hear a crack and discover the wood in the stock has split. (I am having a run of bad luck at the moment)

 

Anyway two questions.

 

Firstly are these two bolts working loose a common fault on this gun or for that matter any 22lr?

 

Secondly if the stock can not be repaired can anyone recommend the best place to buy a new one or give some idea how much a replacement stock would set me back?

[The Duncan 802]

Bloody heck! Never had to tighten the stock bolts on mine in hundreds of rounds. How old is it? Could you take it back to the shop?

[RogerTheCat 3]

The gun is 8 months old, I bought it new but it is my first rifle. I am going to take it back to the shop on Thursday and see what they have to say

[mjr88 50]

The gun is 8 months old, I bought it new but it is my first rifle. I am going to take it back to the shop on Thursday and see what they have to say

 

What ever you do dont admit that you over tightened the bolts. Just plead ignorant and say that the bolts have been coming loose ever since you bought the rifle which is why you are bringing it back to them to have it checked out.

 

It's like anything in life, never admit liability unless you have to,

 

Good luck,

 

John

Edited July 24, 2012 by mjr88

[jmj121 30]

Never had to tighten mine, like Duncan maybe 600+ rounds and no movement..