Re: DIY Bed Job*** NEW PICS***
Rebedded a 7mmRM, that was previously done by someone else. They did a fine job, bud did not full length bed or put a pad under the first 1.5" of the bbl. Being this is a #7 contoured bbl finnished @ 28", I feel thats ALOT of unsupported bbl hanging off the reciever.
First was to build the "dam" for the bbl pad. I did this with strips of tape until I had a very thin gap between it and the bbl. The thin line of compound is easy to cut, leaving a clean line. Notice I didnt have the old bedding cut out at this point- reason is I use it for a reference for this step and the next.
Next was to make a bbl support. With the bbled action in the stock,I figure where I want the support, then put a single ring of tape- STICKY SIDE UP. You can then slide it out of the bbl channel to wrap tape as needed. Then slide the "doughnut" up the bbl into the channel till it stops. Should be at the point where you wanted support. This will provide a nice bbl support. Just make sure that you dont put too much tape on the doughnut that it pushes up against the bbl. At this poin the bbled action will just sit in the stock as if the action screws were tight.
Next was to tape up action, and the rest of the stock. Dont be stingy on the tape. Its amazing where bedding compound can end up! Some dont like to tape the reciever, I do. It makes clean up easier for me. So do as you wish. I tape the front, sides and bottom of the recoil lug with (2) layers of tape. Some bed the lug tight on all sides, I dont. So again do as you wish.
I added some tape to the inside as well, simply for the easier clean up. Sometimes I do, somtimes I dont.
After this I ground out the old bedding, and got my long action screws ready. Wrap tape around them til they fit the pillar holes tight enough that you can still turn them.