Bedding compounds

sailorjim said:
Hi Guys,
Back in the day if you wanted to bed a rifle you used Accra Glass. I'm anticipating that things have changed over the years. I have two bedding projects in front of me. One is to skim bed an aluminum blocked Stocky's for a Rem 700, the other is a full bed job on an old Remington 600. What bedding compounds would you use for these projects?
Thanks for the help.
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Devcon works pretty good
 
Pro bed 2000 has a consistency and cure time (slightly slower) that I like. Also the ratios do not need to be as precise as some others.
 
I used Gray Marine Tex on my one and only bedding project to date with great results. It was actually a very simple project after I had everything waxed and masked with Kiwi Neutral Shoe Polish and Plumbers Putty.
 
I use auto bondo since its frugal and easy to replace later on...

Easy to work with in zero stress bedding projects...

And today's bondos are super tuff.

$2 on my F Class rig as its holding in there on year 4 now...

Cheers from the North
 
I have used Devcon in the past with good results. Currently using Marine-Tex with similar great results. I use Johnson car wax as a release agent. Inexpensive and easy to apply. Good luck with your project.
 
I have used the Terminal Ballistics Studies Match Grade Bedding Compound and liked it. It comes pre packaged for a job with enough to do a full Bedding job and no measuring just pour the little bottle into the tub and mix, and it has steel in it I believe. I was very impressed with the strength when cured even when very thin. I got some back when it only was available from them in Australia but then there was restrictions on them selling to North America, but now they have partnered with a company in Canada I believe and you can order from them in America now. They even developed a Synthetic Stock Stabilizer that is a very tough yet light epoxy to fill the front of plastic stocks to get rid of any flex.

https://www.ballisticstudies.com/sh...oducts/MatchGrade+Rifle+Bedding+Compound.html
 
I've been using acraglass gel for as long as it's been around I guess. Mixes 1 to 1, cures slowly, is lighter then most and I can dye it whatever color I want. I keep meaning to try some of the newer offerings but always manage to keep not doing it.

Old dog, new tricks I guess.......or, if it ain't broke

regards
 
I've used marinetex, devcon steel and devcon titanium. I went back to devcon 10110. Strong, affordable and shrinks very little. Msds is your friend. Don't let anyone badmouth devcon without proving it

Ps- shrinkage can be minimized by installing action screws lightly, then wrapping front and back of action with electrical tape to act as a bungee of sorts while curing
 
sailorjim said:
Hi Guys,
Back in the day if you wanted to bed a rifle you used Accra Glass. I'm anticipating that things have changed over the years. I have two bedding projects in front of me. One is to skim bed an aluminum blocked Stocky's for a Rem 700, the other is a full bed job on an old Remington 600. What bedding compounds would you use for these projects?
Thanks for the help.
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I, too, have gone to using Devcon 10110 exclusively.
Very easy to work with, takes adding more hardener for quicker curing times well.
I will never use anything else now.

Cheers.
 
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ntsqd said:
Do any of the non Devcon products list their shrinkage and other specs?
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Most will say Non shrinkage, But in truth they will all shrink a little. The amount depends on how hot it gets during curing. Heat is caused by Exothermic reaction and if it is still there after it becomes solid, When it totally hardens the compound shrinks like any other material that cools.

I have bedded hundreds of rifles/actions and the end results will tell you how much it shrinkage you have. Most will feel good and last for a long time. Some will be difficult to remove from the stock even though they are not mechanically bound. This is what you want.

If you can remove the bedding/action screws and the action will have to be worked out squarely, it is a good bedding job. The tighter the fit, the less shrinkage you have. Bedding that has been done right with the best compound will last the life of the rifle unless it is taken out every time it is cleaned, and even then it will last for many years without becoming loose.

The better the fit the more consistent the accuracy.

Many products that people use are not designed for bedding and heat and shrinkage are not an issue or requirement for it's intended use. Strength, bonding and setting time are. So what seems great at the time, may/will not be the best for this application.

The reason for bedding in the first place, is to get the best fit between the stock and action. Any shrinkage will detract from this. So Use compounds that are designed for bedding and you cant go wrong.

Just My experience based on many years of bedding with all available compounds and seeing the end results over time and use.

J E CUSTOM
 
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