Gunsmithing Rifle bedding problem

[rippit]

Well guys I just attempted my first bedding job and think I may have really screwed up. I thought I did everything right and at the end while cleaning up the excess marine Tex . I looked into my action only to see that I pushed a bunch of bedding material through the front screw hole into the action . I'm not sure what I should do now and looking for a little direction. Do I need to pull the whole thing apart and get it cleaned out now ? Will I be able to clean it out later ?

 

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No need to panic...jusy clean it out asap.....you can leave the action in the stock.....just use q tips and acetone/wd40/mineral spirits and it should be fine

 

[THE SENTINEL]

if that would set up in the chamber area you will be in trouble.pull it apart .and start over,also put a foam ear plug in the chamber,coat this area with release agent and fill with plumbers putty

 

[rippit]

Thanks guys. I got it all cleaned up with Q tips and acetone .

 

[Wannashootit]

Heat is your friend for cured epoxy on metal without release agent. Heat debonds epoxies...around 400-500 degrees should do it; heat gun on high is preferred here; if using a torch you need to be VERY careful not to get it hot enough to affect the heat treatment.

 

[rippit]

Thanks for the advice guys. I got it all cleaned with Q tips and acetone as suggested. Thanks

 

[Easy_E]

I did the same thing on my first bedding project. Don't get too much acetone in there it will go down the threads and affect the epoxy around the pillar.

 

[my human host]

Seems I always end up pushing and epoxy slug up into the action while inserting the front screw. I learned early on to spray a shot of lube (Ballistol, Rem Oil, etc.) up into the action after waxing the exterior.
I normally leave it alone and deal with it after I remove the action from the stock. A pick will normally pop it loose if lube was present.