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Centerfire Rifles - Manually Operated Lever action, bolt action or other non gas operated centerfire rifles. |
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The waiting game.
Just finished all the initial wipedown on the first ever bedding job. Now I wait to see how I did. I feel like it’s going to be solid, but may be a bit ugly. Nervous as hell right now. I’ll post back in about 8 when I see if she’ll pop.
Lessons learned. Don’t spare the release agent. ( little scared on this one) It won’t take as much bedding as you think. (I got squish out all the way around. Plus some. ) So at least I know it’s fully bedded, just probably going to be quite a bit of cleanup. I want to thank everyone for tips and info. Feel like I went after it with a good plan. Time will tell.
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Depending on the product used for bedding, after about 1-2 hours it becomes somewhat stiff like taffy. At this point, I'll clean up the excess with a sharp popsicle stick or razor if necessary.
Yeah, the first time is always nerve-racking. After getting experience and moving on to Garands and M14's, bolt actions are pretty straight forward. |
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Thanks for the info, and vote of confidence smoothly. I used about a half a box of a-tips getting everything I could see cleaned up. I think my prep was pretty good. But yes, I’m ready to start drinking!!! Figure I’ll give it 5-6 and pop it, and do a little cleanup in stock, and the action real well. I’ve read 5-8 then pop and trim excess. I used brownells Acraglas Gel.
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To state the obvious
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https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/...87DD4FB66.jpeg
https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/...DBED6740E.jpeg https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/...BBD6F132B.jpeg https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/...87DD4FB66.jpeg Last edited by Kestryll; 05-10-2019 at 4:52 PM.. |
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Was there a problem with the chassis? I'm sure MDT would have replaced it if there was a defect that prevented it from fitting to the action properly...
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MDT told me not to bed, as was not needed. But if I snugged the front bolt, as I brought the back down, the barrel would walk about 3/16 away from the chassis. That told me that something wasn’t quite right. They said it was normal. I didn’t trust that it wouldn’t be warping the action, so I decided to bed it. This is to be my first foray into long range, so I just figured I’d give my self every chance at accuracy as possible. I’ve read stories of others with similar issues, that gained their accuracy back after bedding a MDT. Just hoping it all works out, as between chassis and stock, I dropped a grand.
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Those pictures are a little small.
Hope it turns out well. Jerry
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So the back is super thin, and the front gets thicker toward the lug. The lug was wrapped on sides, so I know I have proper clearance. Popped right out, with minimal cleanup. Not super pretty, but seems like a solid job. I’m happy. Now onto the scope, and getting it lined up proper.
https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/...116FDD21B.jpeg https://i247.photobucket.com/albums/...AFAF0C16A.jpeg Last edited by Kestryll; 05-10-2019 at 4:51 PM.. |
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Even a skim bed needs something to mechanically lock into unless the caliber is not much in recoil department.
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Tang is clear of the chassis, about the thickness of a razor blade wrapper. Action is completely stabilized in the chassis. It’s not super pretty, but I’m happy and confident in the work.
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Big hands...
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