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Epoxy in recoil lug
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<blockquote data-quote="SWHandldr" data-source="post: 2390730" data-attributes="member: 114858"><p>Similar circumstance ( T/C Compass, factory stock). Recoil lug sits in stock, fits machined slot in bottom of action, not attached to the action itself. </p><p></p><p>Degreased lug with brake parts cleaner. Two or three layers of masking tape on the bottom of the lug, trimmed with sharp knife. Waxed lug & bottom of the action around lug slot with Johnson's Paste Wax. Two coats, buffed in between. </p><p></p><p>Dabbed mixed epoxy into the stock lug pocket covering front, back & sides. Set the lug into the recess about 3/4 of the way, leaving it a little bit high. Set the action in place and pulled it down 'snug with the action screws - NOT tightened all the way. Disassembled after 24 hours; had to drill a 1/8 hole from the outside of the stock through the bottom of the lug pocket to tap the lug out with a punch. Came out cleanly with a couple of taps. Removed the tape from the lug bottom. </p><p></p><p>Result is what you seem to want: Lug fully bedded on the back and sides, stays in the stock when I remove the action. Interference fit with the bedding and easily removed via a push / tap through the hole drilled. Clearance at the bottom of the lug pocket (cuz lug was taped during bedding) allows front action screw to be torqued to 60 in-lbs. Never fired it before bedding (did the full action as well as the recoil lug) but it shoots into .75 in at 100 yds with several handloads & at least one factory ammo. Good for a <$300 rifle. </p><p></p><p>HTH,</p><p></p><p>SWHndldr</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SWHandldr, post: 2390730, member: 114858"] Similar circumstance ( T/C Compass, factory stock). Recoil lug sits in stock, fits machined slot in bottom of action, not attached to the action itself. Degreased lug with brake parts cleaner. Two or three layers of masking tape on the bottom of the lug, trimmed with sharp knife. Waxed lug & bottom of the action around lug slot with Johnson's Paste Wax. Two coats, buffed in between. Dabbed mixed epoxy into the stock lug pocket covering front, back & sides. Set the lug into the recess about 3/4 of the way, leaving it a little bit high. Set the action in place and pulled it down 'snug with the action screws - NOT tightened all the way. Disassembled after 24 hours; had to drill a 1/8 hole from the outside of the stock through the bottom of the lug pocket to tap the lug out with a punch. Came out cleanly with a couple of taps. Removed the tape from the lug bottom. Result is what you seem to want: Lug fully bedded on the back and sides, stays in the stock when I remove the action. Interference fit with the bedding and easily removed via a push / tap through the hole drilled. Clearance at the bottom of the lug pocket (cuz lug was taped during bedding) allows front action screw to be torqued to 60 in-lbs. Never fired it before bedding (did the full action as well as the recoil lug) but it shoots into .75 in at 100 yds with several handloads & at least one factory ammo. Good for a <$300 rifle. HTH, SWHndldr [/QUOTE]
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