Bedding MK77 Ruger...

[jim_k]

I agree with removing the bedding point at the front of the stock. That one just helps while the bedding compound is setting up, so that the depth of the action in the stock stays the same as it was when the stock was inletted. After bedding cures, grind the part of the stock forend that was in contact with the barrel. I just use linseed oil to seal. Clear polyurethane is OK too. I do not see in this thread why you decided to remove the barrel saddle just forward of the recoil lug. It probably isn't necessary on a light-barreled hunting rifle, but leave it until test-firing for accuracy if you bed a fat-barreled rifle. Also, I have never had trouble getting an action out due to leaving tape off the sides of the recoil lug. The thinking is that lateral motion can be reduced that way, especially on an action that has a round bottom. The ones that are flat on bottom, maybe that's not a concern. It looks like you did a good job.

 

[DoubleGobble00]

Well I took the Ruger to the range today for the first time. I had 5 left over Hornady SST. It took me a couple shots to get on paper then I shot two for group. They were almost touching (see top right in pic). Then I had some federal fusion ammo and shot a 3 shot group (see middle of pic). It shoots pretty good.

It was real windy today and I didn't have much time. I will get back out and shoot it some more but for the first two groups, I would say the bedding and free floating job was a success.

 

[Raythemanroe]

What caliber and load?

 

[DoubleGobble00]

280 Rem... First two shots were hornady 139 gr sst factory ammo and last three were federal fusion 140 gr factory ammo.

DoubleG