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Offline Santiam

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How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« on: April 14, 2009, 05:40:00 PM »
I been using my old Kodiak for spring bear hunting so have been shooting it a lot lately..

  It has had this nick in it for so long I have forgotten how it got there,but haven't shot it much over the years...

 Now I think it may be getting worse (or maybe not) but I should do something...

Looking for ideas...

 
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Offline kurtbel5

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2009, 06:06:00 PM »
Ouch
Wait for more experienced than Me,but I think that ones a gonner for shooting.

Offline Santiam

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2009, 11:46:00 PM »
:scared:  

Dang I hope not...The picture makes it look worse than it is..I have to search for it as it is not that noticeable,but I don't want it to get worse...
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Offline Santiam

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2009, 12:40:00 AM »
Its a 55# and a dang good shooter...That nick has been there forever,but I have been shooting it a lot more lately..
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Offline Earl E. Nov...mber

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2009, 07:18:00 AM »
If it was mine, I would probably do as Kurt has mentioned, but would try and keep the 420 from going all over the place. (I think one drop will cover a small plate.) I would try and mask the back with clear tape and make sure it is on tight, leaving the edge open. Then try and inject the stuff into the cracks, After it is set (over night at least), I'd remove the tape and hope for the best.
With luck it won't wick all over the limb, and only a little touch up around the area, to include feathering any edges in the original damage to keep any of it snagging.
Then give it a shot of your favorite clear rattle can or rub on finish, and it should be good to go.
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Offline d. ward

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2009, 08:54:00 AM »
I would sand those splinters on the edge back just a tiny bit and then hit them with some LT 420 about 3 times real thin maybe one drop each time..That will help prevent run-over..The crack just below the splinter will also need a little injection..keep us posted bowdoc

Offline Santiam

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2009, 11:20:00 PM »
OK guys...I am as happy as all get out...Its not perfect,but the splinters are gone and she shoots like a dream...Thanks for the help...It took a while,but spring bear season is on and a guy can only do so much...

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Offline bowhunterfrompast

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2009, 02:18:00 AM »
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Offline yellow bow

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2009, 04:54:00 AM »
nice job,be sure to stop back with pics of the hunt.Good luck.

Offline d. ward

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Re: How should I fix my green Kodiak??
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2009, 09:19:00 AM »
now we want to see bear pics rather then Bear pics,Nice job she looks good as new.bd

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