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Well all done. Mixed it by folding rather than stirring, carefully applied layers to both action and stock trying to keep it smooth and work and voids or peaks out as I went. Also put a bit of a mound on the bottom of the action so it made contact first and pushes air up and out like people suggested. I didn't use any heat because it was looking ok and I wanted as much working time as I could get.

I think the action will be ok but have a question mark on the recoil lug because it's almost an air locked area when you start installing the action.

Used vinegar for clean up and it worked really well.

See what happens when I pop it out in a day or 2!

 

[AlNyhus]

I think the action will be ok but have a question mark on the recoil lug because it's almost an air locked area when you start installing the action.

Enlarging the recoil lug mortise helps with that. -Al

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Enlarging the recoil lug mortise helps with that. -Al

I make it yuge

 

[AlNyhus]

I make it yuge

You bet!

 

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I like seeing compound all around the lug so even if the mortise is large there will still be an airlock. Maybe I'm aiming for something unreasonable.

I put 2 layers of tape on the front and bottom of the lug and nothing on the back or sides. Ideally I'd like the sides to be making full contact to reduce torque on the action screws of a round action but if it doesn't have a good finish on the front I could easily relieve it in the mill. Hopefully the back and sides are good at least.

 

[AlNyhus]

I like seeing compound all around the lug so even if the mortise is large there will still be an airlock.

A large recoil lug mortise gives the bedding an easier flow path. You'll still have compound around the lug.

Ideally I'd like the sides to be making full contact to reduce torque on the action screws of a round action....

Contact on the sides of the recoil lug doesn't offer any help for reducing forces on the action screws. Additionally, a tight recoil lug induces stress when it's bolted into the stock as well as the constant shaving of bedding that occurs with R&R-ing the barrelled action. These shavings can get trapped in the lug mortise and prevent perfect contact.

There's relatively little tension required to hold an action in place during firing...whether round or flat. There are gains to be had by maximizing the contact area between the action screws and the bottom metal or pillars, though. A couple of minutes figuring the contact area of the standard small headed tapered action screws and other approaches can be pretty revealing.

Don't want to veer off topic but I use three different approaches to maximize contact, depending on the application.....actually four if you count modifying factory BDL-style bottom metal.

For what it's worth.... -Al

 

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Al I'm more than happy for you to get off topic if your willing to share your knowledge! Ive gotten some great tips on bedding already and I'm more than willing to learn some more about how associated components can be improved.