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Mcmillan bedding job gone wrong
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<blockquote data-quote="kmilner65" data-source="post: 1702983" data-attributes="member: 82877"><p>The base structure of the stock has been cut and whittled away to do a really bad bedding job. That damaged the stock in itself. Then the bedding compound soaks into the stock material, all that has to be taken out to lay new compound in further weakening the stock. Be it wood, laminate, Plastic, or even carbon fiber, stocks are engineered with a specific amount of material for strength, even though they generally go 10% above the standards there is risk in removing material. The object of bedding a stock is to add material to gain a custom fit, like a good leather gloves. Unfortunately many that bed remove material from the stock just to add bedding, rather defeats the purpose. A good bedding job would install pillers raising the action .010" then bed paying particular attention to the recoil lug and chamber area where a snug fit and added strength are needed.</p><p>By removing stock material you weaken your base, create voids, and introduce sharp corners where a crack can begin. Somewhat like building a skyscraper on quicksand.</p><p>I must say that it is impressive seeing so many gunsmiths and experienced shooters imputing help and advice on here. Great job, keep it up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kmilner65, post: 1702983, member: 82877"] The base structure of the stock has been cut and whittled away to do a really bad bedding job. That damaged the stock in itself. Then the bedding compound soaks into the stock material, all that has to be taken out to lay new compound in further weakening the stock. Be it wood, laminate, Plastic, or even carbon fiber, stocks are engineered with a specific amount of material for strength, even though they generally go 10% above the standards there is risk in removing material. The object of bedding a stock is to add material to gain a custom fit, like a good leather gloves. Unfortunately many that bed remove material from the stock just to add bedding, rather defeats the purpose. A good bedding job would install pillers raising the action .010" then bed paying particular attention to the recoil lug and chamber area where a snug fit and added strength are needed. By removing stock material you weaken your base, create voids, and introduce sharp corners where a crack can begin. Somewhat like building a skyscraper on quicksand. I must say that it is impressive seeing so many gunsmiths and experienced shooters imputing help and advice on here. Great job, keep it up. [/QUOTE]
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