What is the best way to remove Marine-tex bedding on a Manners stock w mini chassis? I am thinking about changing the action in this particular rifle.
Gunsmithing Marine-Tex
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Careful application of a die grinder. remove just enough for the action to sit in then rebed
Die grinder or dremel very carefully. I would suggest bedding the new action to it to get a good exact fit after grinding on it. I’ve done several of my own. While it’s nerve racking, I haven’t had one yet that didn’t end with good results when re-bedded. I’ve always used devcon but believe marine-Tex would be just as good
I third that method... Marine-tex is tough stuff. Mechanical removal is the only method I know of that won't damage the rest of the stock.
I have used chemical strippers to remove the stuff from wood before (on boats), but if the stock has anything composite on it, it will at the minimum stain it, and at the worst dissolve it... It will also stain the aluminum anodizing on the chassis... so be careful if you choose to try that method.
I have used chemical strippers to remove the stuff from wood before (on boats), but if the stock has anything composite on it, it will at the minimum stain it, and at the worst dissolve it... It will also stain the aluminum anodizing on the chassis... so be careful if you choose to try that method.
6 pack and a Dremel, in that order . Once I get over the anxiety of potential failure, my DIY projects come out great .
I think what you might be hinting at is whether or not it can be removed with a solvent or heat. The answer is no, you're going to have to grind or sand it out as others have mentioned. There's no solvent or way to heat it and remove marine tex that isn't going to damage the stock too. Marine Tex is good stuff, which is why it's hard to remove. Don't be afraid to grind on it though, just go slow and be judicious. Rebedding it will fix most errors made removing the old stuff.
