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Bitterroot Bulls
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Posted: January/31/2012 at 15:30 |
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I thought you guys might like to see my rail-bedding video:
Let me know what you think! .
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-Matt
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Tip69
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that was awesome... thanks!
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take em!
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Very cool! Thank you!
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billyburl2
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Sweet! Thanks for taking the time Matt! Very good video!
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Your welcome guys!
I know some guys will say you need to check which end (front or back) is higher/lower, and just bed the gap end, etc. But my thinking is a low-stress full bedding should work it out. I just hand tighten the bolts snug using the short end of the included wrench. That should self level pretty well and keep the rail from bending or twisting. It should come out pretty stress free. It isn't the only way, just the way I do it.
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jjrgr21
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can you use kiwi when bedding barreled actions? the stuff that comes with acraglas sucks.
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Yep, Kiwi is awesome. I just bedded a barreled action in Devcon using it, and it popped right out after a firm whack on the barrel with the palm of my hand. As a side note, Most eerybody I talk to that beds a lot of actions prefers Devcon Plastic Steel Putty (first choice) and Marine Tex (Second Choice) to Acraglas for all types of bedding projects. I will be sticking with Devcon myself.
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I use Devcon for bedding my actions. Clay and kiwi are your best friends for that.
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i've had a bitch of a time getting the actions out using the blue stuff.
a buddy wants me to do his 700 vtr, so kiwi it is. |
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GetSome
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Nice, have been wanting to do this just like you have in your video vs bedding just one side, but have been a little apprehensive because I have not even bedded an action in a stock yet. Your instructions in the video are easy to understand, and the results look perfect. I will be tackling mine soon, and will be much more confident after watching your video, thank you for sharing.
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Kiwi should work well. Polish between coats and do several coats. Check out Devcon plastic steel putty. It is more expensive but sets up really nice.
I am glad you liked the video. Remember I am not a gunsmith, this is how I do it and it works for me. Lots of stuff can happen if you get epoxy in the wrong place. Attempt at your own risk. Let us know how it turns out! |
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Nice Matt. Will be using Kiwi next time as a release agent. Looks like you have a Tipton gun vise too. Need to have the right tools for the job.
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GetSome
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Understood, hope I get time this weekend, will let you know how it turns out. |
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NICE!!!! I always use a brownells spray relese agent. I just feel better about it getting into places I can't get when I would wipe it on. I will try the shoe polish, seems to work pretty well.
Thanks for posting the video.
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GetSome
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Sooo.... dumb question, is your action torqued to your stock when you bed the base ?
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Yes.
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-Matt
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Great video... I've always just slapped them on there with blue loctite but this makes a lot of sense! Thank you
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Old Mil ftw
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GetSome
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Thanks for the fast response...bedding within the hour, all prep work is done, just have to grab a bite to eat, one more cote of kiwi and then its time to mix epoxy.... will post some pics tomorrow.
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Bitterroot Bulls
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Good luck! |
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GetSome
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Well, it's done.... I'm a little worried that I tightened it a little much and didn't leave enough epoxy on it. When I was snugging the rear bolt for the second time, i felt it max out like it was metal on metal. Oh well, guess I'll see what she looks like tomorrow. I can always do it again if need be.
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