In a couple of hours we'll see how bad I assed it up... LOL
Gunsmithing Bedding my first scope base....
- Thread starter JRose
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Re: Bedding my first scope base....
AND???
picts or it didn't happen too...
AND???
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
Dude my popcorn got cold and beer went flat. I feel stood up.
Dude my popcorn got cold and beer went flat. I feel stood up.
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
As Boltripper says
WAIT FOR IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As Boltripper says
WAIT FOR IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
Cool, were you just trying to get a perfect stress free fit, add a couple MOA or just playing around?
I'm going to play around with my .308 and try to squeeze a few more MOA out of mine so I can make it to 1200 yards a little easier.
Mark
Cool, were you just trying to get a perfect stress free fit, add a couple MOA or just playing around?
I'm going to play around with my .308 and try to squeeze a few more MOA out of mine so I can make it to 1200 yards a little easier.
Mark
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube
) wasn't sufficient... I pulled it off in time to clean it off.
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow.
LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow.
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
I hope this is the rifle you are shooting at Hard Rock this weekend.
I hope this is the rifle you are shooting at Hard Rock this weekend.
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube ) wasn't sufficient... I pulled it off in time to clean it off.
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow. </div></div>
Shoe polish.....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow. </div></div>
Shoe polish.....
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Shoe polish, check! Next try Wed....
Shoe polish, check! Next try Wed....
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
Kiwi neutral shoe polish in the can to be exact.
http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/kiwi-shoe-polish-118-oz-paste-p-2248.html?ref=42
Kiwi neutral shoe polish in the can to be exact.
http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/kiwi-shoe-polish-118-oz-paste-p-2248.html?ref=42
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Kiwi black no worky?
Kiwi black no worky?
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black works fine, I have used both with the same results
black works fine, I have used both with the same results
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Oh it will work, just has black dye in it so be careful, I hate getting black fingers from it, thats why I choose neutral.
Also, if your rifle isnt black, you may want to go with the neutral, the black will tint just about any other color.
Oh it will work, just has black dye in it so be careful, I hate getting black fingers from it, thats why I choose neutral.
Also, if your rifle isnt black, you may want to go with the neutral, the black will tint just about any other color.
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: adam boynton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">black works fine, I have used both with the same results </div></div>
+1 and you can put it on oh-so thin and still works great.....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: adam boynton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">black works fine, I have used both with the same results </div></div>
+1 and you can put it on oh-so thin and still works great.....
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube ) wasn't sufficient... I pulled it off in time to clean it off.
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow. </div></div>
Damn glad I'm not the only one. Tried carwax for release agent and JB weld for bedding. Lets just say a whack with a mallet didn't pop it off, more like a wide flat screw driver prying on it and a new duracoat job is in order. It did bed perfect to the action though, just didn't want to let go of my duracoat
.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow. </div></div>
Damn glad I'm not the only one. Tried carwax for release agent and JB weld for bedding. Lets just say a whack with a mallet didn't pop it off, more like a wide flat screw driver prying on it and a new duracoat job is in order. It did bed perfect to the action though, just didn't want to let go of my duracoat
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ARCOREY</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube ) wasn't sufficient... I pulled it off in time to clean it off.
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow. </div></div>
Damn glad I'm not the only one. Tried carwax for release agent and JB weld for bedding. Lets just say a whack with a mallet didn't pop it off, more like a wide flat screw driver prying on it and a new duracoat job is in order. <span style="font-weight: bold">It did bed perfect to the action though,</span> just didn't want to let go of my duracoat . </div></div>
Then why even bother prying it off? Whats the point? Leave it glued onto the action.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ARCOREY</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow. </div></div>
Damn glad I'm not the only one. Tried carwax for release agent and JB weld for bedding. Lets just say a whack with a mallet didn't pop it off, more like a wide flat screw driver prying on it and a new duracoat job is in order. <span style="font-weight: bold">It did bed perfect to the action though,</span> just didn't want to let go of my duracoat
Then why even bother prying it off? Whats the point? Leave it glued onto the action.
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Mostly panic at first,
. Plus I bought a 0 MOA base, will probably want to go 20 MOA in the future if it doesn't work out.
Mostly panic at first,
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chpprguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube ) wasn't sufficient... I pulled it off in time to clean it off.
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow. </div></div>
Shoe polish.....</div></div>
+1...beat me to it. try Kiwi neutral color shoe polish. from what I understand, it works better than dedicated release agents
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chpprguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL...
FAIL!
My release agent (Hornady Case Lube
The base looks to be OK when I bolt it on, but seems to be a little off in the rear so I was just gonna bed the rear. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow. </div></div>
Shoe polish.....</div></div>
+1...beat me to it. try Kiwi neutral color shoe polish. from what I understand, it works better than dedicated release agents
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
A trick that SOMETIMES works when you stick something like a base on there....
Get "canned air" tip upside down and spray the base......
it is COLD.... sometimes it will cause the part to shrink rapidly enough that it will pop free on it's own.... YMMV
A trick that SOMETIMES works when you stick something like a base on there....
Get "canned air" tip upside down and spray the base......
it is COLD.... sometimes it will cause the part to shrink rapidly enough that it will pop free on it's own.... YMMV
Re: Bedding my first scope base....
you know, if your base is already pretty flush with the receiver, just slap a small amount of blue or purple loctite on the base. Of course, if there is quite a bit of space in between, by all means use epoxy
you know, if your base is already pretty flush with the receiver, just slap a small amount of blue or purple loctite on the base. Of course, if there is quite a bit of space in between, by all means use epoxy
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