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[Bill Murphy]

Yup, my eight gauge hammer gun had lead in the butt that cracked the wood. I drilled out the plug and repaired the crack. The plug will only come out without drilling if the hole is perfect or tapered toward the opening.

[Scott Gentry]

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[Scott Gentry]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Yup, my eight gauge hammer gun had lead in the butt that cracked the wood. I drilled out the plug and repaired the crack. The plug will only come out without drilling if the hole is perfect or tapered toward the opening.

I may just drill out most of center which should relieve any possible pressure in future. Thanks.

[Keavin Nelson]

I have seen two stocks split that had lead plugs in them. Not sure I would bet on drilling the center out, as it is the oxidation on the outside of the lead plug against the wood that causes the expansion.

[Bill Murphy]

Yup, after drilling out as much of the center as possible, drill a hole that includes an edge of the plug as well as a bit of wood, leaving room for the plug to move.