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Stock Bedding Question
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1087374" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>There are many different ways to bed a rifle that are good. I like to place the barreled action in the stock to see how it sits first and remove only any material that holds it improperly </p><p></p><p>If all is well I then install the pillars and make any adjustments I need to. after the pillars are set</p><p>and holding the barreled action where I want it then I start the removal of material where the bedding goes with barrel scrapers and power tools in the action area.</p><p></p><p>As far as the recoil lug area, I only remove as much material as necessary to center the action screws in the stock. I don't like to remove to much from the recoil slot because it weakens the stock and is not necessary anyway.</p><p></p><p>Before any bedding is applied I like to check and re check the fit and to make sure I have removed any surface that might have any finish or oil on it to get a good bond. (Note ; don't apply any release agent to the action until ALL fitting is done so you wont contaminate the bonding surface).</p><p></p><p>I like to use past wax applied several hours before bedding.</p><p></p><p>Bedding is not so much for strength as it is for fit, so the amount of material you remove is not as important as the preparation of the bonding area to be bedded.</p><p></p><p>I also don't use the action screws for bedding because they can induce stress and render the bedding job ineffective.</p><p></p><p>Preparation is the key to a good bedding jobs, so be sure it is ready and you are happy with the fit and prep work and you will do fine.</p><p></p><p>PS Use a compound that is designed for bedding, do a search for bedding compounds and you will get some idea which you should use that is the most forgiving for a newbie to bedding.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1087374, member: 2736"] There are many different ways to bed a rifle that are good. I like to place the barreled action in the stock to see how it sits first and remove only any material that holds it improperly If all is well I then install the pillars and make any adjustments I need to. after the pillars are set and holding the barreled action where I want it then I start the removal of material where the bedding goes with barrel scrapers and power tools in the action area. As far as the recoil lug area, I only remove as much material as necessary to center the action screws in the stock. I don't like to remove to much from the recoil slot because it weakens the stock and is not necessary anyway. Before any bedding is applied I like to check and re check the fit and to make sure I have removed any surface that might have any finish or oil on it to get a good bond. (Note ; don't apply any release agent to the action until ALL fitting is done so you wont contaminate the bonding surface). I like to use past wax applied several hours before bedding. Bedding is not so much for strength as it is for fit, so the amount of material you remove is not as important as the preparation of the bonding area to be bedded. I also don't use the action screws for bedding because they can induce stress and render the bedding job ineffective. Preparation is the key to a good bedding jobs, so be sure it is ready and you are happy with the fit and prep work and you will do fine. PS Use a compound that is designed for bedding, do a search for bedding compounds and you will get some idea which you should use that is the most forgiving for a newbie to bedding. Hope this helps J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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