Squared pillars vs contoured pillars

[wyattreed2021]

Good morning,

I'm looking at pillar bedding my model 7 with pillars and I'm looking at the different pillars for a 700 that I think will work. My real point of confusion is why are some contoured and some squared? Is there an advantage to one over the other?

 

[V35BTC]

You will get differences in opinions on this. Personally, I make mine square and leave a little layer of bedding compound on top of them.

 

[wyattreed2021]

You will get differences in opinions on this. Personally, I make mine square and leave a little layer of bedding compound on top of them.

So you just set them where they are almost making contact with the action then do a light bed over them?

 

[V35BTC]

Yes, I just leave them a bit low, and when the action is bedded it fills in.

 

[Darryle]

I don't think it truly matters for a hunting rifle, but if you are chasing every ounce of accuracy, I think there is merit to contoured pillars.

There are many methods, here's just one of many how tos on the subject.

Panda Robertson Bedding

 

[2000gtacoma]

Check out the pillars that Long Rifles Inc. machines out of stainless. Little pricey to some at I believe $30-40 per set but they are awesome. Aluminum pillars will supposedly get oxidation over time and could let go from the bedding. I like having grooves in my pillars in order to also have mechanical lock as well. Pillar bedding makes a difference but can be tedious to get right.