Glue In - The Benefits?

[AlNyhus]

I don't know about that. I generally don't like sharp corners.

I agree. On a bolt in, I radius all the edges. This makes a bigger difference than most would believe unless they've seen it on the dial indicator. -Al

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I don't know about that. I generally don't like sharp corners.

I smooth em out with clay with a good radius. Always seem to get a bubble on the sharp corners

 

[jackieschmidt]

What grit garnet do you consider fine? I just bought a bag of what they called 80 grit. I was expecting it to be coarser than it is.

I use what happens to be in our blast cabinet. I will look at one of the bags today and see the grit #.

 

[Rainbow1]

So if you were in need of removing the action, what method is used?

 

[AlNyhus]

So if you were in need of removing the action, what method is used?

I put the gun in a cleaning cradle like a Tipton....trigger removed. Then, with a standard clothes iron on High, set it across the scope bases and let the heat start to soak in. Depending on the epoxy used, it will release in 10- 15 minutes or so. A tapered wood shim between the barrel channel and barrel will keep some upward pressure on the barrel...tap it in a little bit now and again.

It seems a little weird the first time you do it. Be patient and let the heat do the work. Don't pound on the stock or use the barrel like a jack handle trying to pry it out. A gentle tap or two on the top of the butt with a rubber hammer doesn't hurt, though.

Just how I do it. -Al

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

So if you were in need of removing the action, what method is used?

Like AL said, it's really not a big deal to get it out if needed. On actions with a trigger hanger, the need to take it out of the stock is actually pretty rare if you think about it.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

So if you were in need of removing the action, what method is used?

The only reason to ever take it out would be to change the stock out. Everything else can be done with the action glued in.

 

[SKWERLZ]

On the subject of the barrelled action releasing when the heat get to a certain point....be careful.

This is a Panda glue in I took apart. By my digital temp gun, it was right at 285 degrees.

I let the action get against my leg when I was setting it down. If you look close, you can see 'Stolle-Panda' and the serial number.

Branding yourself with your rifle action is next level fanboy!

I’m impressed!

 

[Skedaddle Shooter]

Branding yourself with your rifle action is next level fanboy!

I’m impressed!

I agree.

Al you should see if Kelbly’s will sponsor you. They should! My son went to University of Arizona and their was a frat bar there that would give you free Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) draft beer for for life if you let them brand you. Thank god he didn’t care for PBR!

 

[AlNyhus]

I thought about getting a tattoo of it.
But it probably would have turned out 'LOTSA DAMPA' or something along those lines.

The next week, we were at the NHRA National event in Brainerd, Minnesota. In the staging lanes before qualifying, a competitor that's a Physician looked at it and said "Now that's interesting."