Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

[Grand Poo Bah]

hey all,

I just picked up this beauty and am looking for some advice on bedding the stock. It is already triple pillar bedded and I want to do what I can to improve the accuracy.

What type of material or brand would you recommend on a stock stock? Also, does anyone have any first hand knowledge on how far up the bbl I need to go with the bedding compound?

thanks

 

[1shot2kill]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

you will probably have better luck posting this in the f class section.
if you ever decide to sell that berrel look me up

 

[Grand Poo Bah]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

has anyone heard of Miles Gilbert Bedrock Glass Bedding Kit? it has great reviews on Midway

 

[jasonZ]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

Devcon is my bedding compound of choice.

 

[dieselten]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

Devcon works well. Do not put any bedding under the barrel. Float the rear tang, everything behind the rear action screw.

 

[Grand Poo Bah]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

when I carve out the wood to make room for the compound what should I do with the pillars? also, the trigger well? This is my first bedding job and I don't want to screw it up. Can you be very specific on where I need to carve out and put the compound?

 

[J-ROD]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

Weird, I have the same gun and have been tinkering with the idea of bedding it...although I will say search for Darrell Buell, he has one and has NOT bedded his, just gotta find the right load.
So far mine only shoots FGMM 168's well...seriously cloverleafs at 100 but not suited for 1k work. Everything else I have tried factory wise is horrible, smallest being 1ish" up to 5" at 100. As for handloads, PM Andrew from McCourt Munitions here, he can get you set up if you don't handload...GREAT guy to deal with and even better ammo. I just recently took his stuff out to 1k.

With all that said, I have used Devcon before (look at big bedding thread in gunsmithing forum here, awesome info) and that is what I will use if I decide to bed mine.
Couple of things, DO NOT bed the tang, let it free float and allow for .010" to .030" clearance between it and the stock. Basically bed from the front of the trigger to the recoil lug.

Lastly, check clearance between the barrel and stock as well as around the barrel nut. Mine was almost touching in one spot under the barrel and the barrel nut was jammed into the stock so I am going to clearance both then check groups with all my "bad" ammo before bedding.

 

[*greenhorn*]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

i ordered the kit for mine and it didn't work, had to dig it out and re do still didn't work right, i dont know what the deal was, mu buddy who has done this quite a few times was scratching his head, i ordered the right stuff 1st time the devcon and wa-la perfect check out this link its on our gunsmithing forum but i cant find the link so i posted it here

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...579#Post2767579

its exreamly informative, but it a bit long

and then to take the flex out of the forearm i as well had that problem i did a post on how i did it to my acc-sd

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...921#Post2856921

you can only order the puddy in 1lb or 14 oz i cant remember, you'll need to do a good job im my opinion about 10-12 oz, that's bedding the action and the stock. if you like after watching the video and reading my post about the forearm and still have questions pm my ill give you my number and we can talk

 

[Grand Poo Bah]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

bump. Can anyone lend some incite???

 

[JWV]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

Kiwi Shoe polish
JB weld
masking tape
alcohol
Electrical tape for barrel
Playdough for filling in stuff

I used these on my savage actions. It was the cheapest method and worked very well. Go buy bolts from Home Depot that fit the action. 3 or 4 inches long and cut the heads off. These will be your guides for the action and stock once the puddy is applied. Using the electrical tape to tape the barrel to get everything sitting nice and level. Kiwi as release agent. Most people do not bed the tang area of a Savage. Separate the action and stock after 12 or more hours and then let cure. I have used this method several times at it works well.

 

[oosickness]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

Just be careful around the lug...I screwed mine up and it shot like a sling shot after I was done I chiseled a bit away and all was well. But hey when doing DIY stuff sometimes you learn by your mistakes and just hope it doesn’t cost too much to fix it lol

 

[Grand Poo Bah]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

How do you get the playdough or any other filler out of the holes you plug?

 

[littlerascal56]

Re: Bedding the stock on a Savage 12 F T/R???

You just pick it out with a tootpick or any pointy instrument. Then clean the threads with Q-tips soaked in alcohol. An old toothbrush will get it out of the grooves on the barrel nut.

It stays soft for a long time. I use plumbers putty (since I have a jar of it) and it never hardens, so it's easy to remove on bedding jobs.