I was just doing a couple of repairs to my Rossi this morning, and I thought I might address the "hollow" sound of the stock so I took off the recoil pad to assess the situation and found this steel rod which runs from the pistol grip (snug fit) back to a locator in the recoil pad. I can see how it strengthens the stock, but am wondering just how necessary it actually is? Leaving it out improves the centre of gravity and pointability.
Was planning on filling the stock with foam "no more gaps" or even stuffed newspaper - any other lightweight ideas?
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