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Rifle stock fill
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<blockquote data-quote="tobnpr" data-source="post: 2538557" data-attributes="member: 68758"><p>I'd probably tape up the barrel to obtain the clearance desired (for free-float), coat with release agent to use as a "form" for the epoxy fill.</p><p></p><p>Mix up West System (206 slow hardener) with colloidal silica and microballoons to a peanut butter consistency.</p><p>Tape up the sides and top edge of the stock.</p><p>Depending on how much/depth of your fill, this may need to be done in two or more applications to avoid the epoxy exotherming which will happen if laid in too thick, and depending on ambient temperature.</p><p></p><p>Just like bedding an action- lay in the barrel, scrape off the squeeze-out.</p><p>When cured, remove the barreled action, remove the tape, re-install and check for free-float clearance.</p><p></p><p>The only "tough" part would be matching the finish at the top and forend where exposed- if you care about it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tobnpr, post: 2538557, member: 68758"] I'd probably tape up the barrel to obtain the clearance desired (for free-float), coat with release agent to use as a "form" for the epoxy fill. Mix up West System (206 slow hardener) with colloidal silica and microballoons to a peanut butter consistency. Tape up the sides and top edge of the stock. Depending on how much/depth of your fill, this may need to be done in two or more applications to avoid the epoxy exotherming which will happen if laid in too thick, and depending on ambient temperature. Just like bedding an action- lay in the barrel, scrape off the squeeze-out. When cured, remove the barreled action, remove the tape, re-install and check for free-float clearance. The only "tough" part would be matching the finish at the top and forend where exposed- if you care about it :) [/QUOTE]
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