Quote Originally Posted by 45flint View Post
I have had the rifle one week so have no idea of the movement of the crack. I think your council is very good. I think I need to leave it alone for a while and see if anything changes. I totally agree given this old wood trying to force the crack closed (and that’s what it would take) could cause other stresses. And agree given its rock solid now, taking the stock off could cause other issues given its been together for over 100 years. If it turns out to be stable which I am about sure it will then wax is the best fix I think. Thanks for your thoughts.

Also thanks for your thoughts on taping 22 darts to fit! Too easy a solution to unobtainable 25 cal darts!
My thought FWIW, why not pour some walnut oil in the crack? Sealing it up with beeswax also sounds good to me.