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Marine Tex for Scope Base Bedding
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<blockquote data-quote="EXPRESS" data-source="post: 1192918" data-attributes="member: 1441"><p>When I bed rails I use an epoxy mixed with atomized steel powder (available from Brownells) but more importantly first I lay some 220 or 400 grit paper on the action, abrasive side up, and pass the base back and forth on it to try and get rid of any high spots. This also roughs it up so the epoxy will adhere to it. Marine tex is just as good as any other. </p><p></p><p>Then you apply a good release agent to the action but not the rail, as well as the screws and holes. Apply the epoxy and let it start to gel, then put the rail on and very gently sart to tighten evenly.</p><p></p><p>When you screw down the base use minimal torque on the screws so there is no stress whatsoever in the rail. Screw it down just tight enough to squeeze out the resin and get good contact with the action.</p><p></p><p>After it has set, you can finish tightening to your desired torque.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EXPRESS, post: 1192918, member: 1441"] When I bed rails I use an epoxy mixed with atomized steel powder (available from Brownells) but more importantly first I lay some 220 or 400 grit paper on the action, abrasive side up, and pass the base back and forth on it to try and get rid of any high spots. This also roughs it up so the epoxy will adhere to it. Marine tex is just as good as any other. Then you apply a good release agent to the action but not the rail, as well as the screws and holes. Apply the epoxy and let it start to gel, then put the rail on and very gently sart to tighten evenly. When you screw down the base use minimal torque on the screws so there is no stress whatsoever in the rail. Screw it down just tight enough to squeeze out the resin and get good contact with the action. After it has set, you can finish tightening to your desired torque. [/QUOTE]
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