I have been doing a lot of reading and asking around but Im not convinced. So I decided to put on my FRC's and ask you guys the question. I have a Rem 700 SPS Tac .308 with a synthetic stock that has the rubbery coating on it. I havent taken anything apart yet so I dont know if it has that coating under the action. But my barrel is not free floating so... Can I glass bed my stock? Should I bed it? If not, what other options would be better? Light me up and enlighten me...
Gunsmithing Glass bedding my synthetic stock
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Re: Glass bedding my synthetic stock
There is no coating on the inner part of the stock. That stock should have aluminum pillars, so in that case I would not bed it but loosen the screws a little and set the rifle uptight on the recoil pad, tap it like that on a hard surface to settle the action, then tighten the front screw just barely snug, then the rear screw the same.
Then go ahead and tighten them both evenly in stages alternating between the two until they are fairly snug. If that doesn't center the barrel, take it apart and try to figure out where the action is binding. At that point, you can sand the barrel channel to free float it.
It should shoot ok like that.
TC
There is no coating on the inner part of the stock. That stock should have aluminum pillars, so in that case I would not bed it but loosen the screws a little and set the rifle uptight on the recoil pad, tap it like that on a hard surface to settle the action, then tighten the front screw just barely snug, then the rear screw the same.
Then go ahead and tighten them both evenly in stages alternating between the two until they are fairly snug. If that doesn't center the barrel, take it apart and try to figure out where the action is binding. At that point, you can sand the barrel channel to free float it.
It should shoot ok like that.
TC
Re: Glass bedding my synthetic stock
If you want to bed your receiver into the stock I would probably invest in a better quality stock (McMillan/HS Precision). I'm not sure what your skill level is but a do it yourself job is something you may want to leave to a good gunsmith. I invested in a good stock and paid a reputable smith to bed it and the results speak for themselves.
If you want to bed your receiver into the stock I would probably invest in a better quality stock (McMillan/HS Precision). I'm not sure what your skill level is but a do it yourself job is something you may want to leave to a good gunsmith. I invested in a good stock and paid a reputable smith to bed it and the results speak for themselves.
Re: Glass bedding my synthetic stock
if it is a Hogue stock, call them. I had to get one replaced a few weeks ago because the pillars were not lined up right in it. It took about 10 minutes of talking to the customer rep guy, but it got replaced. he sent me the full aluminum bedding block stock, so I have to say Hogue did me great on this.
if it is a Hogue stock, call them. I had to get one replaced a few weeks ago because the pillars were not lined up right in it. It took about 10 minutes of talking to the customer rep guy, but it got replaced. he sent me the full aluminum bedding block stock, so I have to say Hogue did me great on this.
Re: Glass bedding my synthetic stock
If it is a Hogue stock, it is a great stock for the money. You can skim bed it, this will eliminate any movement of the barreled action in the stock from shot to shot. If the barrel is touching the stock, then relieve it as needed. For the price of bedding material, and a little home work on your part, it's worth doing. Good luck with your project.
If it is a Hogue stock, it is a great stock for the money. You can skim bed it, this will eliminate any movement of the barreled action in the stock from shot to shot. If the barrel is touching the stock, then relieve it as needed. For the price of bedding material, and a little home work on your part, it's worth doing. Good luck with your project.
