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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1622284" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>Like most, I started bedding when I knew very little about it and worked through the different compounds and problems. I understood the need for a good fit between the action and the receiver but knew very little about the cause and effect of bedding. </p><p></p><p>I started using anything available for bedding compounds including some that were not designed for bedding.Each compound had it's own unique problems and after many failures and poor bedding jobs I started learning which compounds gave the best results with the least problems.</p><p></p><p>The bedding I prefer is one of three that I have very good results with. unfortunately it is one of the most expensive. But can be the cheapest if you have problems and have to redo the bedding. I like and use Steel bed most of the time and pro bed 2000 and Devcon</p><p></p><p>I prefer the compounds that mix 50/50 and the Devcon has to be measured 9 to 1 and can be tricky to get right so it is my last choice if I don't have any of the other two compounds. I started with Bisonite, and then went to Acraglass and it was two runny so I tried the jell and it was better but still gave problems. I even experimented adding brass, stainless and fiberglass fillers to make it more wear resistant and easier to work with mixed results. when I tried Steel bed and saw the benefits in working time and low temperatures during curing, I started seeing the benefits of these type of compounds.</p><p></p><p>I also started using wax as a release agent instead of the film type that occasionally slipped and glued the action to the stock.</p><p></p><p>This is just what I like and use and combined with a proper pillar installation I get the best results.</p><p></p><p>There are also different applications and process for bedding depending on the intended use of the weapon and if properly applied can produce outstanding results.</p><p></p><p>Other compounds that are not designed for bedding firearms may be cheaper and have more tensile/compression strength, but also may have design attributes for other service that are not the best for action bedding in my opinion and should not be used.</p><p></p><p>All I can say is try the compound that was designed for bedding and has a slow pot life. (2 to 4 hours)</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1622284, member: 2736"] Like most, I started bedding when I knew very little about it and worked through the different compounds and problems. I understood the need for a good fit between the action and the receiver but knew very little about the cause and effect of bedding. I started using anything available for bedding compounds including some that were not designed for bedding.Each compound had it's own unique problems and after many failures and poor bedding jobs I started learning which compounds gave the best results with the least problems. The bedding I prefer is one of three that I have very good results with. unfortunately it is one of the most expensive. But can be the cheapest if you have problems and have to redo the bedding. I like and use Steel bed most of the time and pro bed 2000 and Devcon I prefer the compounds that mix 50/50 and the Devcon has to be measured 9 to 1 and can be tricky to get right so it is my last choice if I don't have any of the other two compounds. I started with Bisonite, and then went to Acraglass and it was two runny so I tried the jell and it was better but still gave problems. I even experimented adding brass, stainless and fiberglass fillers to make it more wear resistant and easier to work with mixed results. when I tried Steel bed and saw the benefits in working time and low temperatures during curing, I started seeing the benefits of these type of compounds. I also started using wax as a release agent instead of the film type that occasionally slipped and glued the action to the stock. This is just what I like and use and combined with a proper pillar installation I get the best results. There are also different applications and process for bedding depending on the intended use of the weapon and if properly applied can produce outstanding results. Other compounds that are not designed for bedding firearms may be cheaper and have more tensile/compression strength, but also may have design attributes for other service that are not the best for action bedding in my opinion and should not be used. All I can say is try the compound that was designed for bedding and has a slow pot life. (2 to 4 hours) J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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