We had seen this before and had gained some confidence in our ability to repair a crack.

We drilled a couple of pilot holes across the crack and applied a two-part epoxy in the holes.

We then screwed in a couple of brass wood screws and let them dry.

Tman then cut them and ground them flush with the wood.

This crack will not open up again.

Meanwhile, back to my rifles.

After the stain dried completely, Tman applied a rub-on poly finish.

Here are the finished rifles.