New video on how to bed the Remington 700

[philip140]

Hi guys, the last time I pillar and epoxy bedded a rifle I only took pictures, this time I took a video to show you guys the process I go through when bedding a rifle. I hope you enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDxr4R21yAg

Thanks

Phil

 

[RW]

thank You, for the video.
RW

 

[Nomo4me]

Thanks for posting, I learned a couple of cool tips there.
I used JB one time and won't do so again. Too runny and viscous.


You might like the way I apply Devcon or Marine-tex. Much faster and more precise than dabbing on with a stick.
See here: http://specialtypistols.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4356023635/m/6890063536?r=1140033936#1140033936

 

[philip140]

Thanks for posting, I learned a couple of cool tips there.
I used JB one time and won't do so again. Too runny and viscous.


You might like the way I apply Devcon or Marine-tex. Much faster and more precise than dabbing on with a stick.
See here: http://specialtypistols.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4356023635/m/6890063536?r=1140033936#1140033936

Sorry Nomo4me, seems you have to be a member to check the link. I like JB Weld except for it's thickness so I would consider Devcon/Marine-tex, the only problem is that I only bed about 2 rifles a year, what is the shelf life of these compounds?

Phil

 

[Nomo4me]

You can also see here: http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f29/pillar-bedded-my-xp-100r-223-a-79013/

If you haven't used Devcon or Marine-tex I'd suggest you pony up the $35 and give either a try. Mine's more than a year old and is fine, but kept in my basement where there are no extreme temps or humidity.

My preference is Marine-tex. I did one stock in JB weld, never again. I'd skim with it over an existing job, but never the entire job.

 

[philip140]

Nice job you done there! yeah, those are US prices, unfortunately Canada has it for almost twice that and the nearest stockist is almost an hour away! I'll maybe look into it if ever I stumble accross some in a hardware store but JB Weld hasn't failed me yet, I might just add more carbon powder next time to get a little more thickness, but I had no running issues with all the clay I used and there were no bubbles or voids.

Phil

 

[DennisH]

Great video, Thanks

3M mades several expoxies for vehicle applications, including metal, Plastic's, fiberglass, and glass.

If someone is familiar with 3M's products, what is your thoughts? 3M expoxies hold cars together!

 

[philip140]

Great video, Thanks

3M mades several expoxies for vehicle applications, including metal, Plastic's, fiberglass, and glass.

If someone is familiar with 3M's products, what is your thoughts? 3M expoxies hold cars together!

I'd say if it has a 1 hour cure time as a minimum (longer is better), it has steel particles for extra strength and it has low shrinkage then it's ideal. Try it and let us know how you get on.

Phil

 

[DennisH]

Don't know about the steel particles! Some contain fiberglass particles!

3M goes anywhere from 15 minutes to 8 hours depending the mix ordered.

Shrinkage is no problem, many auto parts are plastic. You apply the material, finish it level with the rest of the panel, and paint. If shrinkage was an issue, you would see the repair a mile off!

Applicators are the best! I might have to try some and see!

 

[philip140]

Shrinkage is no problem, many auto parts are plastic. You apply the material, finish it level with the rest of the panel, and paint. If shrinkage was an issue, you would see the repair a mile off!

Applicators are the best! I might have to try some and see!

When I say shrinkage, I mean less than 0.1% For instance, I once used an automotive fibreglass and resin kit to stabilize the forend of a Remington plastic stock for extra stiffness, it shrank so much it lifted right out of the stock after curing. It was a small enough amount of shrinkage that you wouldn't see it on a door panel but enough that it no longer stuck inside the rifle stocks forend. If I'd have used a product like that for bedding, I might not notice it but I wouldn't have 100% stock to action contact and movement could occur under recoil.
Sometimes on the manufacturers website they will have specs on the product and it should tell you the shrinkage by %.

Phil