[judgedelta]

there is an interesting article in the Shooting Times magazine I got today about glass-bedding a heavy barrel rifle, if any of you might be interested in such a thing. I have 2 savage Mod. 12's and thought I might give it a go when the weather get warm...

 

[Xd357]

sweet keep us updated on how it goes.

 

[jbpmidas]

Good updates with pictures will be required if we allow you to try it!

 

[titleiiredneck]

I have always used marine tex , works like a charm and can be dyed. Please let us know when you try and give us details

 

[sidroski]

Magazine would be a cheap way to learn that. Got some old rifles I might start out with. Wouldn't do it myself on a high dollar gun but maybe someday. Thanks JudgeDelta.

 

[BeauBeaux]

Release agent, I'll give you a tip, release agent. Don't be cheap with the release agent. Use plenty of release agent. Did I mention use release agent.

It's not a hard job. Depending on what you use drying time varies.

Main mistake most make is not removing material from the stock before bedding.

You'll enjoy the project after beating the fear factor [what if I mess up].

 

[Will_M]

I did my Model 12FV (heavy barreled model) in a Boyd's thumbhole stock. I cut the barrel channel and bedded it Devcon Steel putty (#10110).

It has a VERY VERY low contraction as it cures, meaning it will still fit the action of the rifle. As long as you understand mechanically what you are trying to achieve by bedding the action, you'll be fine.

 

[X-Ring]

+1 on the Devcon very good stuff, use it on my bedding jobs. A good release agent to use is KIWI clear shoe polish. Make sure you don't leave any undercuts that will prevent the barreled action from coming out. Use modelers clay to fill in the undercuts and coat with the Kiwi.

 

[DEADEYE 1]

Brownells or Midway are good places to buy the bedding kits. In a pinch, you can use JB-WELD that you can find almost anywhere from auto parts stores to general hardware stores. If you remove any material from the forearm barrell channel area, be careful not to go too deep toward the end of the forearm . I helped a buddy install swivel studs on an older Remington and the previous owner or someone had barely broke through the underside of the forearm. The place was small and JB WELD did close to a miracle job of repairing the stock. I think that there is a short video on U-TUBE that Larry Potterfield beds a stock in. He makes it look so easy. Good Luck.