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Bad pillar bedding diagnostics
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1192397" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>It is not the shrinking of the bedding compound that is the problem, it is the compression of the compound that allows the torque to lessen over time changing the accuracy and the Point of impact.</p><p></p><p>A good example of compression of any material is the use of a wooden stock, they are the worst</p><p>about loosing torque. but if you do a proper pillar bedding on a wood stock the compression issue goes away. metal will compress but not at the torque used in a rifle action. (35 to 60 inch pounds)</p><p></p><p>Again, if you have a metal to metal to metal fit (Floor metal touching the pillar and the pillar touching the action there is no material that will compress and the bedding holds the action in the same place for an extremely long time without loss of torque.</p><p></p><p>Here is the order of change. No bedding = frequent torqueing , Bedding only =is much better but the life is dependent on the stock materials and the bedding materials and quality. Proper pillar bedding = the best for longevity and consistency because it helps manage point loading of the action screws, prevents warping/flexing the action and allows the bedding compound to do its job of maintaining the position of the action. </p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1192397, member: 2736"] It is not the shrinking of the bedding compound that is the problem, it is the compression of the compound that allows the torque to lessen over time changing the accuracy and the Point of impact. A good example of compression of any material is the use of a wooden stock, they are the worst about loosing torque. but if you do a proper pillar bedding on a wood stock the compression issue goes away. metal will compress but not at the torque used in a rifle action. (35 to 60 inch pounds) Again, if you have a metal to metal to metal fit (Floor metal touching the pillar and the pillar touching the action there is no material that will compress and the bedding holds the action in the same place for an extremely long time without loss of torque. Here is the order of change. No bedding = frequent torqueing , Bedding only =is much better but the life is dependent on the stock materials and the bedding materials and quality. Proper pillar bedding = the best for longevity and consistency because it helps manage point loading of the action screws, prevents warping/flexing the action and allows the bedding compound to do its job of maintaining the position of the action. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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