I'm sure I'll leave out details, so please ask away.
I disassembled the rifle, taking the trigger and bolt release off as well.
After disassembly, I used plumbers putty and started filling holes. You do not want bedding to get into these crevices if possible.
I use 3 inch bolts, 1/4-20 with the heads cut off for alignment. Checked stock fitment and added more putty to the stock under the barrel so it doesn't fill up with bedding compound. I did attempt to make a dam to keep the bedding from flowing forward. You can also see I drilled a few holes to allow the bedding to lock into the stock
I use shoe wax as a release agent and coat generously. I did not get pictures of this step. But basically coat the action and barrel where bedding may end up.
I use jb weld original on 99% of my stocks. I like its consistency and it's easy to work with. Mixed probably half a tube and spread it on the stock.
Time to set the barrel in the stock. Ease the action slowly and allow the bedding compound the flow where it needs without being overly forced. You can really make a mess here and slow is better than fast. Take note how the bedding oozed out a bit.
Time to get to work. I was taught years ago that clean up not is much better than cleanup later. I use q-tips and get as much excess off as possible. It takes time. You have time. Be meticulous. Once the bulk of the extra bedding is gone, take a-tips dipped in hoppes 9 and go over those edges. It'll really clean up. Don't forget the mag well and trigger area. Use a zip tie, surgical tape or electrical take and hold the action in tight!
At this point you should have something similar. Let it sit. I cannot stress this enough. Let it sit. 24 hours is a good start. After a few hours it won't hurt to break the bolts loose. Just a few turns is sufficient.
I hope to report back tomorrow when I pop this loose, but I'll have a busy evening. Clean up should be a breeze tho.
I disassembled the rifle, taking the trigger and bolt release off as well.
After disassembly, I used plumbers putty and started filling holes. You do not want bedding to get into these crevices if possible.
I use 3 inch bolts, 1/4-20 with the heads cut off for alignment. Checked stock fitment and added more putty to the stock under the barrel so it doesn't fill up with bedding compound. I did attempt to make a dam to keep the bedding from flowing forward. You can also see I drilled a few holes to allow the bedding to lock into the stock
I use shoe wax as a release agent and coat generously. I did not get pictures of this step. But basically coat the action and barrel where bedding may end up.
I use jb weld original on 99% of my stocks. I like its consistency and it's easy to work with. Mixed probably half a tube and spread it on the stock.
Time to set the barrel in the stock. Ease the action slowly and allow the bedding compound the flow where it needs without being overly forced. You can really make a mess here and slow is better than fast. Take note how the bedding oozed out a bit.
Time to get to work. I was taught years ago that clean up not is much better than cleanup later. I use q-tips and get as much excess off as possible. It takes time. You have time. Be meticulous. Once the bulk of the extra bedding is gone, take a-tips dipped in hoppes 9 and go over those edges. It'll really clean up. Don't forget the mag well and trigger area. Use a zip tie, surgical tape or electrical take and hold the action in tight!
At this point you should have something similar. Let it sit. I cannot stress this enough. Let it sit. 24 hours is a good start. After a few hours it won't hurt to break the bolts loose. Just a few turns is sufficient.
I hope to report back tomorrow when I pop this loose, but I'll have a busy evening. Clean up should be a breeze tho.
