?glue in bedding

[rvander1]

Hello,
I'm new to the benchrest game and need some help.
I'm buying parts for a 600-1000 yd gun in 6.5-284 from a man who says the gun was already "built" by a gunsmith locally where he lives.,Nesika action, Pac-nor super-match barrel, jewel trigger, McMillan stock, jewel rings, not yet scoped. Gun has never been fired.

However, the action is not glued,gunsmith said this was not needed) in- just bolted- haven't seen it yet, but I assume pillars.
I believe almost all 6ppc benchrest guns are glue-ins.

I eventually plan to compete at Williamsport PA at 600-1000yds.

Question: are most of the competitive guns glue-ins at 60-1000yds?

Thanks, in advance for any advice.
Bob

 

[vmthtr]

Not all are glue ins. Friend has a PPC that is bolt in and it shoots just as good as mine that is glued in.

Mike

 

[rvander1]

Thanks for the answer, vmthtr,
Could use some more input--
anyone else have an idea about what proportion of competitive 600-1000 yard guns are glue in vs action screws?
Guess I'll post this on the gunsmith page too.
Bob

 

[RIFLE1]

A glue in isn't an essential feature in a good 1000 yard rifle, heck it isn't even a requisite for a 100/200 yard light varmint gun, but that isn't to say that it is as maintenance or trouble free as a glue in. Glue in's as a rule are either "glued in" or they aren't. Not to say they can't be problematic, but the chances of it are much lower than std bedding. A properly done pillar job,they aren't voodoo by the way) will compete with anything you will encounter. You just have to be very consistent when removing/installing the action to be assured a chip doesn't get knocked out and lodged into say, the lug recess,been there) and keep them clean to avoid the sneaky hydraulics that can occur from oil or solvents. Not to mention that these solvents can cause some bedding compound to begin to break down. Yeah, the solvent can work on a glue in to, but like I said, they are either glued in, or they aren't. You gotta make sure they torqued properly as well, don't have to with a glue in obviously.
On the other hand, if your long range shooting is like mine, you'll change things somewhat often, so a glue may not be for you.

 

[rvander1]

RIFLE1
Thanks for the input,
I thinks I'm going with a good glass bedding and screws- torqued.
will watch for the chips of glass if I take it apart to switch barrels etc.
Thanks,
Bob

 

[kaferhaus]

Bed it with Marine Tex, not glass

 

[RIFLE1]

The previous poster is right,... Marinetex is one of the most inert compound for bedding there is.,in my experience)