Dave,
If i carbon fibre
wrapped my existing stock, like you suggested, i would have to be really really careful about the width, and making sure it didnt wreck the shape of the forend, which certainly doesnt misbehave in the bags. As is, it certainly tracks beautifully in my SEB.
If i just added layer after layer on the flat underside of the forend, i can see that it might/should/could work to stiffen the forend, provided that i went back far enough. The problem for me then is what does it do to my weight ? I am already at 9.850 Kg as is, with a 32" straight cylinder barrel.
Would you be game to guess what thickness i would be best to start with ? ie based on your experiences, would i be wasting my time with any less than say 1/4 inch ?
Could you possibly comment on what the result might be like if I started with a Lowboy/Lowrider type of stock, and just laid down (added ?) multiple layers of carbon fibre and rresins, building it maybe 1/8th inch or maybe even 1/4 inch thick.
For instance, this is one from Dolphin Gun Co
If i added the carbon fibre from the tip of the forend, right through to just in front of the trigger, or maybe just short of the front bedding screw (even my glue in has got a damn bedding screw).
There is a fairly big area there to cover, and it wouldnt be overly visible if done right. Well, at least i should be able to partly hide my handiwork !
If i started with a genuine Low Rider style like this one below, i assume that i would have weight and asthetic room for quite a bit more depth of carbon fibre ?
Tony