Gunsmithing Bedding a choate tactical help

[BigRso]

Hello all,

I know this has been asked a thousand times, and I have been researching but want a solid answer from a reliable source.

I want to get the most out of my rig I am having a gunsmith replace the barrel, recoil Lug and the action true. Wanted to bed the v block once I get my rifle back.

Now my ? Is should I just bed the lug or skim coat the entire action I keep reading mixed views stating it is extremely hard to bed a v block and it shouldn't be done.

I have 2oz devcon , and material needed to do the job. I was hoping someone can put me on the right track I don't want to cause more harm then good. The stock is Choate tactical the action is a savage SA the rifle is chamber in 308.

Barrel going on is a 25" bull contour mcgowen oh and heads up I received the barrel with the finish ruined do to who ever packaged it had oil on there fingers and stained it hopefully its a good tube.

Recoil lug from sharp shooters. Any help would be appreciated hope I provided enough info.

Thanks
Mike

 

[bodywerks]

Rough up the aluminum with a course sanding drum or rotary file on a dremel and bed like normal. There are plenty of videos on it to get ideas.
That Devon you have is likely not optimal. If it is the stuff that comes in tubes and is about a 50/50 mix, it is a little runny, doesn't give much work time, and being a 50/50 mix, it shrinks more than, say, Devon plastic steel putty.
That said, I've used it, it works ok, just not optimal.

 

[bodywerks]

Also, if this is for a savage, don't bed beyond the rear section screw. Keep the rear tang free floating.

 

[BigRso]

Thank you it is for a savage , I appreciate the response and my eyes are burning from the videos on YouTube lol going to get some of the putty to be on the safe side.

Mike

 

[bodywerks]

Is not cheap and you won't be using much, so it might not be worth it for a skim bedding job. I've done a choate and it doesn't take much epoxy. Guys have used jb weld successfully. Something to consider. It's thicker than the Devcon you bought. Just need to make sure you get something with at least 20 minutes of pot life.

 

[BigRso]

I order it already, I guess I can always save the rest.

After bedding the choate stock did you notice the groups shrinking much?

 

[bodywerks]

Not really, just more of a feel good feeling knowing that the action isn't in a stressed state. If you want to noticeably shrink groups get a match barrel. Sure. I've shot bughole groups with my stock savage, but only one ore two, kind of a fluke. I installed a Krieger on my savage and shot 4 sub half MOA 5 shot groups at various charge weights just yesterday just breaking in the barrel.

 

[BigRso]

I am hoping with the mcgowen barrel I get similar results. Same here right after I order my new barrel shot a few bug hole groups with my stock barrel and some hand loads.

 

[bodywerks]

Oh, sorry. McGowan barrel should fit the bill. Bedding will give you that warm fuzzy. If you haven't replaced the trigger i suggest you do. I highly recommend the sss competition trigger. Easiest way to get your hands on one is through tacticalworks.com.

 

[BigRso]

Will look into that thanks for all the Info I appreciate it

 

[billyburl2]

I have the same stock, and barrel. I had the stock bedded, and the biggest change I noticed was the lack of POI shift if I removed the stock for any reason. Worth the time, and money.

 

[BigRso]

Thanks Billy I am set on bedding it and am looking forward to doing it.

How do you like the barrel is it a good tube I know they will vary from one to another but overall performance should be similar

 

[lobhob]

Might as well shoot it before bedding it, see what it does first.

 

[Wannashootit]

^^^ This.

My son's .308 is in the Choate- shot sub minute from the git go, wasn't broke so we didn't "fix" it...

Then, do this:

Savage Action Screw Torque Tuning within AccurateShooter.com

 

[BigRso]

^^^ This.

My son's .308 is in the Choate- shot sub minute from the git go, wasn't broke so we didn't "fix" it...

Then, do this:

Savage Action Screw Torque Tuning within AccurateShooter.com

Awesome link thank you very much.

 

[BigRso]

I am going to give that method a try looks promising. That article makes me wish I had a range in my back yard to really get this rifle to peak performance.

 

[Wannashootit]

I am going to give that method a try looks promising. That article makes me wish I had a range in my back yard to really get this rifle to peak performance.

Yeah...I hate the fuckers on here that can step out their back door...
Even worse, I remember seeing pics from someone that had their shop/reloading bench in the garage, with a window cutout right over the bench for shooting downrange...didn't even have to go outside.

Some guys, have it all

 

[BigRso]

Yeah...I hate the fuckers on here that can step out their back door...
Even worse, I remember seeing pics from someone that had their shop/reloading bench in the garage, with a window cutout right over the bench for shooting downrange...didn't even have to go outside.

Some guys, have it all

Shit I can only dream of such a thing lucky lucky bastards lol