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 ?
Gunsmithing Rifle bedding problem
- Thread starter rippit
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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