I'm customizing a 77/22 stainless synthetic I picked up in a trade for a great price. The rifle shoots good, but I want more. I'm looking to finish up with something that looks a little M40 or M24 ish.

I've bought s Clark .920 blue barrel (everything is going to be Duracoated when finished) the barrel should be here in a week, and I've also ordered a Weigand scope mount so I dont have to use Ruger rings.

The rifle came with the Ruger boat paddle synthetic stock. I spoke with a person at Clark Custom and they said I should be able to fit the barrel in the factory stock with sanding. I would like to use the factory stock to save some cash.

The question is does anyone know what epoxy resin/bondo/marine tex will adhere to the factory synthetic? I would like to fill in most of the forearm(currently hollow) and the rear sides of the stock (dished out). I made some inserts and textured the plastic stock inserts on the forearm and pistol grip but I'm not really satisfied. What I would really like is a stock that looks something like a McMillan A5, I've seen some at a reasonable price for 10/22 s but not the 77/22. I've considered a Microfit stock but that would meen buying bottom metal and increase the cost.

Thanks

Thanks for the heads up the Ruger stock is flimsy. I guess the project will be done in stages.

Finally done

77/22 all weather
Clark Custom .920 .22LR barrel
Duracoated HK Black
Weigand Combat scope base
Centerpoint 4x16x50 AO mil dot scope
Ruger VBZ laminate stock
Harris bipod
Stock pouch

Shoots 1/2" groups at 50 yds

Looks good.  I have a 77/17 and I love it which makes me want a 77/22 even more.  Maybe it's time to sell my Marlin 1895

Looks great jrn.  I had the same thought as you and ended up with the one below, one of my favorite .22's.  Mine sports an integrally suppressed barrel from LRM.  If you paint it, it'll look kinda like this: