barrel bedding

[j-564]

I'm building my first bench rest rifle and need some input on bedding the barrel. It is a 1.225 straight barrel 27" long. Should the barrel be bedded all the way because of the weight or just towards the front of the forearm?Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Cigarcop]

Me personally wouldn't bed any of the barrel area, just the action.
Both are 1.250 Straights


Here's one I just did for a Bat B

And one for a Bat M

 

[thekriebles]

Cigarcop: that certainly is attention to detail!!

 

[Cigarcop]

Cigarcop: that certainly is attention to detail!!

Lol your funny Don!!

The Dashers in here all finished!

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/official-gun-pix-pride-joy-thread.2990828/page-19

 

[X-RingCustomGunsmithing]

Agreed bed the action float the barrel.

 

[X Ring Accuracy]

Never hurts to bed a half inch or so in front of the barrel / action joint but no further.

 

[eddief]

Float to the lug.

 

[Ggmac]

It usually depends on the receiver . I would first try just under the chamber area and test if not working then remove that part .
If it's a rigid , non open top receiver with good action screws usually free float the entire barrel .

 

[joshb]

I've been bedding the first inch or so of the barrel. Like Gary said, it can be removed easily if needed. Common theory is a free floated barrel is best. Josh

 

[nmkid]

My first "new barrel" rifle was in 1974, (if I remember correctly) it was a 26" heavy Douglas. It was a nail driver. Anyway, the gunsmith glass bedded from the tang to the fore end. After a self imposed 15 year hiatus from fancy rifles and loading equipment I come back and...No more of bedding the barrel. When did things change?

 

[Cigarcop]

I come back and...No more of bedding the barrel. When did things change?

About 6 months ago!!! Lol