Did my first bedding job on a Savage 111 300 Win Mag with a Tupperware stock. If I can say so myself, it officially looks like shit. I was unable to find an aftermarket stock with that was for both a sporter weight barrel and a detachable magazine. I cut two pieces of 3/8 steel rod and put into the stock, milled out the plastic supports, installed a second stud, and expoxied with Devcon. Mistake number 1. I did not notice the work time until I started to mix the epoxy (Four minute work time is TOO SHORT); 2: did not notice the epoxy was cream colored when dry; 3: did not have time to grab more tongue depressors. The job came out functional, and I will test fire on Friday to see if I can get the groups less than 1.5inches at 100 yards. Next, will be to put some tip pressure on the barrel if needed.
I write this to not demonstrate ignorance, but to potentially help others avoid the error. I wanted a dry run before I attempted this on a Rem 700 SPS .308.
I write this to not demonstrate ignorance, but to potentially help others avoid the error. I wanted a dry run before I attempted this on a Rem 700 SPS .308.
