What shoud I do about cracked Browning stock

You can acraglas the gun stock...

take the stock off and use a two part epoxy and force it into the crack as deep as you can.

Put it in clamps for 24 hours. You will need to sand and touch up the finish or completely refinish.

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Maybe boyds makes a stock for it?

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I'd go this route. I've got a stock from them and like it.

Boyd's.

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Browning X-Bolt

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It was broken before the stock broke.

All kidding aside, just buy an aftermarket stock that is made for the gun.

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Just wondering if I have any other options. I would imagine the crack will get bigger the more rounds I fire through it.

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You wanna save some $$ or spend some $$? You've basically got 2 choices:
1. Buy a replacement stock (from wherever you want, spending however much you want to).
2. Repair the stock yourself. Unless you want to spend a couple $$$s there's nothing to be lost from repairing it yourself (as long as you have a second gun for backup in case your repair fails during hunting season).

I had the same dilemma a few years ago. I bought online an XP-100 that had an HS Precision synthetic stock. Enroute, Fed Ex nearly fractured off the bottom of the grip. HS Precision offered to repair it for $100. Even then, the repair couldn't be guaranteed. Brand new stock would be $400 w/ a 6 month wait. I decided to try it myself. I used a 2 part epoxy that had a slightly "runny" consistency. I drilled small holes at the end of the cracks. I pried the parts apart a little, heated the epoxy (so it'd be "runnier") and let it seep into the crack. I applied isometric bands and left it in place 48 hours. I've not had anymore problems w/ it. I later completely repainted the stock. Fed Ex eventually got it straightened out and paid me $400.







ETA: Acraglass would be excellent. I didn't use it because it's expensive, thick and wasn't available in small quantity. Placing a dowel or screw through the crack might help stabilize it also. I couldn't do that on my stock because there wasn't much stock to work w/. The price Browning quoted you is too expensive. For a replacement stock, look for an aftermarket stock or a used factory Browning stock. If you can find a Browning forum, someone might want to sell a used take off stock.

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Know of where they sell them?

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Buy one from Boyd's

Thanks guys, think I'll look into Boyd's.

This looks like a good opportunity to buy a New Riffle. There are many justifications you can use to tell the spouse, if needed, and later you can always get the new stock.

Tika liquidation sale thread is on the first page :)