Gunsmithing how do you check for stress in a bedding job
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Re: how do you check for stress in a bedding job
Assemble the rifle fully. Put the stock in a cradle supporting the back and front.
Stick in indicator on the barrel. Clamp or magnetic base works best.
Put the stylus on the forend of the stock. Loosen the front guard screw. If you see movement beyond .001" something isn't right.
A super heavy barrel can give jaded feedback. I've had this happen and when it does I go shoot the rifle before tearing it back apart. Often there's no problem.
All the measurements in the world are nice to have. However the best feedback is paper in a variety of conditions.
Good luck,
C.
Assemble the rifle fully. Put the stock in a cradle supporting the back and front.
Stick in indicator on the barrel. Clamp or magnetic base works best.
Put the stylus on the forend of the stock. Loosen the front guard screw. If you see movement beyond .001" something isn't right.
A super heavy barrel can give jaded feedback. I've had this happen and when it does I go shoot the rifle before tearing it back apart. Often there's no problem.
All the measurements in the world are nice to have. However the best feedback is paper in a variety of conditions.
Good luck,
C.
Re: how do you check for stress in a bedding job
From my experience....When using the method described above, the accuracy of the test really depends on how solidly the rifle and indicator are held in place. Just touching the gun to loosen the guard screw can make barrel move over .001 so it takes a little practice to develop the technique.
From my experience....When using the method described above, the accuracy of the test really depends on how solidly the rifle and indicator are held in place. Just touching the gun to loosen the guard screw can make barrel move over .001 so it takes a little practice to develop the technique.
Re: how do you check for stress in a bedding job
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
All the measurements in the world are nice to have. <span style="color: #FF0000">However the best feedback is paper in a variety of conditions.</span></div></div>
that's the test i use. the result of a dial indicator test isn't going to guarantee a rifle will or will not shoot. if it did, you'd never see anything with an aics winning matches.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: C. Dixon</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
All the measurements in the world are nice to have. <span style="color: #FF0000">However the best feedback is paper in a variety of conditions.</span></div></div>
that's the test i use. the result of a dial indicator test isn't going to guarantee a rifle will or will not shoot. if it did, you'd never see anything with an aics winning matches.
