What type of bedding compound

[Ironworker]

There are a few types . Are they all good ?
Devcon
Marine Tec
Brownells Acraglas Gel.
JB weld

 

[tinkerer]

Devcon 10110, steel filled. I use Johnson's Paste Wax as my release agent. Works like a charm, every time, as long as you follow simple directions.
Larry
Tinkerer

 

[Mozella]

It's hard to beat Devcon 10110. It has just the right viscosity and low shrinkage. It's a bit pricey and the minimum size is way more than you need for one gun, but it's the best.

JB Weld is available in smaller quantities but it doesn't have enough viscosity. I used it to bed my first rifle, but I gave up on it immediately. JB Weld did work, but Devcon is much better in my opinion.

 

[boltfluter]

Marine Tex has the lowest shrinkage rate from what I have read lately. Very easy to work with and the 2 oz jar is just about right for 1 or 2 rifles without a lot of waste. Just my .02.

Paul


www.boltfluting.com

 

[Shrek]

Marine Tex grey.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I know Speedy did a test as well as here locally at Lawton's shop. Marine tex grey shrinks less than the others. That makes it the best choice for bedding.

 

[Steelnecktie]

Marine Tex for me too, don't matter what you use as long as its stress free

 

[alintx]

I used Devcon for years and finally got tired of it drying out and having to buy more. Started using Marine Tex, and never looked back!

 

[onelastshot]

I've used both Devcon and JBWeld and had excellent results. No noticeable shrinkage whatsoever.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I've used both Devcon and JBWeld and had excellent results. No noticeable shrinkage whatsoever.

To notice it you need to cast up block, machine and measure over time. How would you notice a .001 or two shrinkage in a stock?

 

[Will Henry]

My favorite compound continues to be the liquid Acraglas. A pain in the neck to work with at times, it is strong, impervious to solvents, and long lasting. It also works well for stock repairs and is compatible with most synthetic stock materials. Having said this, I have also used various Devcon products and other commercial epoxies and all have worked reasonably well. Many are degraded by Hoppes#9 and have a limited life in the stock. One problem with acraglas is that it does shrink slightly which may necessitate a two-part bedding sequence. One time to build a foundation and the next to finish. WH

 

[Ggmac]

They all shrink and need to be skim coated in a few weeks / months . Some shrink less than others . Still need to skim .
Strange word " skim " gotta look into its origin .

 

[Someoldguy]

I use Acraglas Gel. Acraglas was developed by gunsmiths, for gunsmiths. I reason it would not survive in the marketplace in these 'information age' times if it had even minor shortcomings.
But, I'm not 'on par' with many of the forum members, so what do I know?

 

[Will Henry]

My only objection to the gel is that it is one of those which is degraded by Hoppes #9 and it doesn't seem to last as well once cured. WH

 

[Alex Wheeler]

They all shrink and need to be skim coated in a few weeks / months . Some shrink less than others . Still need to skim .
Strange word " skim " gotta look into its origin .

Great point. If working with a hogged out inlet I will bed twice. Since I inlet almost everything I do in house now I keep the bedding relatively thin and do one coat. And if I can do a good job of convincing the guy of the benefits, then I will do a final glue in.

 

[hoz53]

Great point. If working with a hogged out inlet I will bed twice. Since I inlet almost everything I do in house now I keep the bedding relatively thin and do one coat. And if I can do a good job of convincing the guy of the benefits, then I will do a final glue in.

What do you use to glue it in? Thanks

 

[Alex Wheeler]

jb

 

[hoz53]

jb

thanks