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I just did one 1st go around did not use enough bedding so cut it all out tried again and it came out pretty good for my 2nd try. Learned a lot from that one. Now onto my unbedded lefty model 70 in a 270 that shoots real well 2.25 inch groups at 300yds. I'm hoping this tightens it up even more.

thanks for sharing your expertise bsa. one question I didn't see you address but perhaps I missed you mentioning it. do you have a tough time removing the barreled action after bedding in that you don't tape the sides and front of the recoil lug for some clearance? thanks

This is why use the method other smiths use by placing the rifle in your lap, pulling up on the stock with your weak hand and giving it a few good whacks on the towel covered barrel with a dead blow type hammer. This method works great. If you use enough of the right release agent, they pop out after about 5-10 good whacks. Keep in mind I don't smack the heck out of it, they are just very controlled whacks.. Thanks for the question.

Thanks, I appreciate all of your comments. Tubing would also work great. I know guys that use it and it works good for them. The electrical tape doesn't leave a smudge because of the Johnson's paste wax on the stock anyway. The paste wax does a few different things in this bedding process: Protects the wood from stray bedding compound (won't stick to the wood with the paste wax on it), keeps the electrical tape from really sticking to it, it also helps to waterproof the stock (which is a good thing), speeds up bedding time because you don't have to tape the stock off. Check out the finished/cleaned up parts I showed pics of and that is the best proof I can offer. Kind of a win win deal by using the Johnson's. It was a trick my gunsmith told me about and it works great.

I don't know if I'd mess with a rifle that already shoots 2.25 inch groups at 300 yards. Sounds like it's good to go already..

Well it's your fault posting this thread "hey guys look how easy it is anyone can do it" thanks bud

That wasn't my intent. I have faith that you will do a good job on yours. However, somehow I don't know how you got blue car wax confused with Johnson's paste wax though. Did the blue come off your hands yet??

Uh this info would of been nice to know 5 hours ago... I used a 10lb sledge

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Yep... I got the Johnson wax today

79S you sound like a farmer.

Hey, some guys beat the barrel over the back of the couch.... ... You've seen my couch though. I can't use that or my wife would shove the barrel somewhere the sun doesn't shine.

I wish i was a farmer wander into town everyday have coffee at the local diner then do whatever farmers do... But for now im in the Army

THANK YOU! For your service to our country 79S.

How do you keep the barrel centered in the channel while bedding, when necessary?

Sometimes this is necessary. I usually put a couple wraps around the barrel with electrical tape. This keeps it centered pretty good... I've also put tape on the barrel with plenty of release agent and glassed the barrel channel to keep it centered and allow for the right amount of freefloat:

Also, why not leave the dummy action bolt in the front hole, and tap on that with the hammer to release the action from the stock? I always thought that was less stressful than hitting the barrel. Am I missing something?

I wouldn't do that personally. If you miss and smack the stock you'll feel like a dumb azz... Trust me, the way I outlined is the easiest way and it hurts absolutely nothing..

Did you ever get that barreled action out of the stock you bought from swampy??