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How much bedding compound do you leave in front of the recoil lug?
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<blockquote data-quote="Canadian Bushman" data-source="post: 1134314" data-attributes="member: 41122"><p>If its a pretty standard contour ( not too heavy ) i bed behind the lug only. I just feel it doesnt need any more. I would not be opposed to bedding in front of the lug if i thought it would help in any way. </p><p></p><p>If its a heavy barrel that i personally feel is not well supported by the barrel tennon i bed as much as 2" in front of the lug. A long hv contour or a straight barrel can have as much as 7-11 lbs hanging on 1" of thread. I believe this can stress an action significantly. </p><p></p><p>I feel with very heavy barrels the stiffness and frequency is less affected by a little more contact and it helps the action support all the weight. The rifle i own thats bedded 2" in front of the lug shoots very well. If its not effective to improving accuracy it can always be removed.</p><p></p><p>PS - Ever wonder why so many benchrest guys use barrel blocks and float the action?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Canadian Bushman, post: 1134314, member: 41122"] If its a pretty standard contour ( not too heavy ) i bed behind the lug only. I just feel it doesnt need any more. I would not be opposed to bedding in front of the lug if i thought it would help in any way. If its a heavy barrel that i personally feel is not well supported by the barrel tennon i bed as much as 2" in front of the lug. A long hv contour or a straight barrel can have as much as 7-11 lbs hanging on 1" of thread. I believe this can stress an action significantly. I feel with very heavy barrels the stiffness and frequency is less affected by a little more contact and it helps the action support all the weight. The rifle i own thats bedded 2" in front of the lug shoots very well. If its not effective to improving accuracy it can always be removed. PS - Ever wonder why so many benchrest guys use barrel blocks and float the action? [/QUOTE]
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