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Bedding the Action on a Tikka T3X
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<blockquote data-quote="Mram10us" data-source="post: 1846435" data-attributes="member: 111667"><p>Tommo,</p><p>I have a few questions regarding the bedding process. Firstly, how much stock material did you remove from around the bedding area?</p><p>I used a 1/2" end mill and hauled out where the old recoil lug was.</p><p></p><p>Is there a minimum thickness required for the epoxy bedding compound? </p><p>At 8k+ psi, you are getting much more support than the old material, so I shoot for .025"+. No set value in my head</p><p></p><p>Or did you just roughen the area up to provide an effective 'key'? </p><p>I do rough up most areas by drilling little holes or scuffing if it might act like an ice cube tray and just fall out or shift after curing.</p><p></p><p>Also, how did you treat the recoil lug? </p><p>I used some release on the action but left the recoil lug dry and clean</p><p></p><p>Did you apply any tape to the back and sides?</p><p>Not on a tikka. No tape needed imo. Needs every bit of it sitting in the action.</p><p></p><p>I am fairly confident in tackling the job but just looking for a bit of clarification regarding preparation before applying the bedding compound.</p><p></p><p>If I can do it, anyone can. There are always different ways, but this way works for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mram10us, post: 1846435, member: 111667"] Tommo, I have a few questions regarding the bedding process. Firstly, how much stock material did you remove from around the bedding area? I used a 1/2” end mill and hauled out where the old recoil lug was. Is there a minimum thickness required for the epoxy bedding compound? At 8k+ psi, you are getting much more support than the old material, so I shoot for .025”+. No set value in my head Or did you just roughen the area up to provide an effective 'key'? I do rough up most areas by drilling little holes or scuffing if it might act like an ice cube tray and just fall out or shift after curing. Also, how did you treat the recoil lug? I used some release on the action but left the recoil lug dry and clean Did you apply any tape to the back and sides? Not on a tikka. No tape needed imo. Needs every bit of it sitting in the action. I am fairly confident in tackling the job but just looking for a bit of clarification regarding preparation before applying the bedding compound. If I can do it, anyone can. There are always different ways, but this way works for me. [/QUOTE]
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