Gunsmithing Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

[45user]

I am planning to switch the stock on my PSS to Mcmillan HTG stock soon. Does this stock need to be bedded to get the most out? or can i just use it out of the box?
Thanks for your help.
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[81sfo]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

You can shoot it without bedding as long as the barrel is free floating in the stock.If you want the same repeated accuracy like your Hs stock then pillar and marine tex bed it.

 

[eddieharren]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

I would have it bedded.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

I would too but you can use it unbedded in the mean time.

 

[45user]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

Thanks for the info.
If I use it unbedded and later decide to bed the stock would that change the scope zero?
Thanks again,
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[Hateca]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

What fill is the stock? Are the action screw holes cut for 9/16 pillars" If it's standard fill I would bed it. I have seen more then one McMillan stock crush. If the holes are opened up for pillars then you will need to bed it right from the get go.

If you're spending the funds for the stock spend a little more and get it bedded.

 

[45user]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

Thanks Randy.
I hope you are not too busy soon

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[mildotdave]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

+1 for bedding.

Have it Glass/Pillar bedded while free floating the barrel.

 

[padronanniversary]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

just curious Randy, the stock would crush ? Is that from the 65in/lbs on the action screw area ? You got me worried now for some of my other stocks that are not bedded

 

[wnroscoe]

Re: Mcmillan HTG stock bedding

I'd pillar bed the stock and be through with it. The stock will compress with normal guard screw torque over time.