It sounds like the most desired bedding compound to use is Devcon 10110. Another type I've read about around here is Pro-Bed 200 by Score-High. Can anyone comment on the pros and cons of these two?
Gunsmithing Bedding Compound of Choice
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I like to use marine tex, very easy to work with and clean up is a snap.
I like to use marine tex, very easy to work with and clean up is a snap.
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Marine Tex, Devcon, Brownell Steel. All of these work very well. I have used others, but like these the best because they are easy to use, and are long lasting with excellent results.
Marine Tex, Devcon, Brownell Steel. All of these work very well. I have used others, but like these the best because they are easy to use, and are long lasting with excellent results.
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Pro-Bed 2000 by Score-High gets my vote.
Straight from the Score High web site:
Ease of mixing: A non-critical mix ratio of 1:1 by volume, insures that Pro-Bed 2000 always attains full cure.
Overnight cure: Pro-Bed 2000 attains full cure in approximately 16 hours but still gives its user plenty of work time (approximately 60 to 90 minutes, depending on room temperature.)
Flowability: Pro-Bed 2000 has the perfect consistency. It will flow into all voids of the stock but it still stays where you put it.
Strength: Pro-Bed 2000 uses the highest quality components such as carbon fiber and high compressive strength microscopic spheres that give the cured epoxy greater flexural and compressive strength, while completely eliminating the shrinkage problems. There are no cheap fillers or extenders.
Carvability: Pro-Bed 2000 is not brittle. The cured epoxy can easily be carved, ground or machined without softening or chipping even in very thin sections.
Appearance: The unique characteristics of Pro-Bed 2000 will make it easy to produce a finished product to be proud of, free of voids and surface imperfections for both the professional gunsmith and novice alike.
Clean up: All Pro-Bed 2000 kits come with a generous amount of an extremely high quality mold release agent that is both easy to apply and easy to clean off while giving you the best possible surface finish and debonding characteristics.
Pro-Bed 2000 by Score-High gets my vote.
Straight from the Score High web site:
Ease of mixing: A non-critical mix ratio of 1:1 by volume, insures that Pro-Bed 2000 always attains full cure.
Overnight cure: Pro-Bed 2000 attains full cure in approximately 16 hours but still gives its user plenty of work time (approximately 60 to 90 minutes, depending on room temperature.)
Flowability: Pro-Bed 2000 has the perfect consistency. It will flow into all voids of the stock but it still stays where you put it.
Strength: Pro-Bed 2000 uses the highest quality components such as carbon fiber and high compressive strength microscopic spheres that give the cured epoxy greater flexural and compressive strength, while completely eliminating the shrinkage problems. There are no cheap fillers or extenders.
Carvability: Pro-Bed 2000 is not brittle. The cured epoxy can easily be carved, ground or machined without softening or chipping even in very thin sections.
Appearance: The unique characteristics of Pro-Bed 2000 will make it easy to produce a finished product to be proud of, free of voids and surface imperfections for both the professional gunsmith and novice alike.
Clean up: All Pro-Bed 2000 kits come with a generous amount of an extremely high quality mold release agent that is both easy to apply and easy to clean off while giving you the best possible surface finish and debonding characteristics.
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+1 for devcon. Did my first with it and it was smooth and easy. Just follow the sticky above and you'll be gtg
+1 for devcon. Did my first with it and it was smooth and easy. Just follow the sticky above and you'll be gtg
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I've used devcon steel putty on two rimfire projects and was very happy with the results both times.
I've used devcon steel putty on two rimfire projects and was very happy with the results both times.
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Charlie developed Pro Bed 200 specifically for bedding rifles. No other compound, epoxy or whatever that I know of, has been developed just for bedding.
I won't go into detail but, give Charlie a call and let him explain it to you. After he explains it, you'll totally understand.
Charlie developed Pro Bed 200 specifically for bedding rifles. No other compound, epoxy or whatever that I know of, has been developed just for bedding.
I won't go into detail but, give Charlie a call and let him explain it to you. After he explains it, you'll totally understand.
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The Pro Bed 200 sounds like a great product if it does what it says on the tin. I've worked with Devcon Steel Putty for bedding rifles, scope bases, DBM's - it certainly gets my vote and thoroughly recommend it.
The Pro Bed 200 sounds like a great product if it does what it says on the tin. I've worked with Devcon Steel Putty for bedding rifles, scope bases, DBM's - it certainly gets my vote and thoroughly recommend it.
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I have used Devcon in the past but just bedded a rifle with the Pro Bed 2000 over the Thanksgiving holiday and really liked the product. Only time will tell how well it holds up but from first impressions I like it.
I have used Devcon in the past but just bedded a rifle with the Pro Bed 2000 over the Thanksgiving holiday and really liked the product. Only time will tell how well it holds up but from first impressions I like it.
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Have used the Pro Bed 2000 and really like it. Easy to use, very tough and flows well into all areas needed with out running like syrup. Have not used Devcon. Have use Acraglas gel and the Pro Bed is easier to work with.
Have used the Pro Bed 2000 and really like it. Easy to use, very tough and flows well into all areas needed with out running like syrup. Have not used Devcon. Have use Acraglas gel and the Pro Bed is easier to work with.
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I have used a lot of different two part epoxies for bedding.
My favorite is Devcon Steel putty, it is slow and thick, so I don't have to fight gravity or time.
I have used a lot of different two part epoxies for bedding.
My favorite is Devcon Steel putty, it is slow and thick, so I don't have to fight gravity or time.
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I had a rifle bedded by Score-Hi and it has certainly held up and looked very clean. I've used Devcon 10110 with great results. You have to look around for it though. No one carried it locally and it is not to be confused with the Devcon steel putty you might find in the hardware store.
I had a rifle bedded by Score-Hi and it has certainly held up and looked very clean. I've used Devcon 10110 with great results. You have to look around for it though. No one carried it locally and it is not to be confused with the Devcon steel putty you might find in the hardware store.
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