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When using Marine Tex to bed a rifle, how long do you let it cure before taking the action out of the stock?
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I usually let it cure for 3-4 hours before breaking the screws loose and popping the action out. Then I reassemble and let it fully cure.
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Thought you might have the answer!
Now I just have to supply the courage of a first time bedder.
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Now I just have to supply the courage of a first time bedder. Ain't nothing like the first time one "sticks" a little on you, and you wonder what you did wrong and if it will EVER come out!! Just use plenty of release agent, don't leave any gaps or crevices for it to mechanically lock in to, and you'll be fine.
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I used johnson floor wax (old kind that comes in a tin) as release agent.
You can also use it to add protection to the bottom of your action (blue) to help protect again rust if your headed to alaska.
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I used johnson floor wax (old kind that comes in a tin) as release agent. I thin it with some mineral spirits and "paint" it on with a small brush. It gets into all of the little corners that way, the spirits quickly evaporate, and I'm good to go.
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I use shoe polish, neutral color and it works fine. I"ve never pulled a gun until the next day...
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Now I just have to supply the courage of a first time bedder.
Oh yeah - there's that hollow feeling in your gut, and that quick sweat that pops outta your skin when you give that barrel a few bumps with the palm of your hand, and it don't budge.. I still get it every time.
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I have seen it written that using volatile thinners in epoxies leaves microscopic voids in the cured product, affecting it's strength and solidity...might be worth investigating. Also having the bedding compound too thin will allow it to run into any crevices where you DON'T want it to go more easily.
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If the post above was directed towards me, you misunderstood.
I thin the WAX with spirits, not the bedding compound.
Paste wax thinned with spirits is very easy to paint on and be sure that you're getting everything covered.
The bedding material is mixed and used as per the manufacturers instructions.
Sorry if these was a misunderstanding.
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someone suggested hornady one shot ?? spray it on and pray?? Does it work?? These threads are sure good info. Many thanks for the replies.
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I have used only one shot for the last couple of years and it works the best of anything I have tried. The finish on the cured epoxy is perfect as well and easy to clean up and apply.
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Sorry, I didn't read your original post right! I use paste wax too, that's a good idea, now that I understand what you meant. Thanks! BD
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Having used Johnson's Paste Wax for the last 40+ years I could not pull myself away from it, but really wanted to try One Shot. So now I wax with Johnson's and shoot it with One Shot just before slapping stuff together. It seems to help even that way...
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