Pockets in recoil lug

[Tod Hendricks]

Defiance Anti X has pockets on front side of lug, I want to bed it, but im afraid I’m going to turn it into a glue in. I don’t trust putty to stay put. Anyone dealt with this? I’m tempted to just fill the pockets with epoxy and sand it smooth.

 

[B Nettesheim]

Tod
Try puttying the holes then tape over them

 

[Tod Hendricks]

Tod
Try puttying the holes then tape over them

Thanks Brian, I tried that, or at least had it puttied and taped but I didn’t trust it. I may try a wood filler.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Get a candle fill it with hot wax, done.

 

[Tod Hendricks]

Get a candle fill it with hot wax, done.

Cool, I’ll try that, thanks.

 

[Edd]

Defiance Anti X has pockets on front side of lug, I want to bed it, but im afraid I’m going to turn it into a glue in. I don’t trust putty to stay put. Anyone dealt with this? I’m tempted to just fill the pockets with epoxy and sand it smooth.

Sculpting, Modeling and Molding Clay for Composites | Fibre Glast

Use modeling clays to create larger-scale prototypes and plugs, or to fill in details for smaller composite molds. Get Chavant Y2-Klay, AutoStyle, LeBeau Touche varieties. All are sulfur-free, non-toxic, shaped easily, and offer great temporary adhesive qualities. See our assortment of clays...

www.fibreglast.com

 

[338 dude]

Defiance Anti X has pockets on front side of lug, I want to bed it, but im afraid I’m going to turn it into a glue in. I don’t trust putty to stay put. Anyone dealt with this? I’m tempted to just fill the pockets with epoxy and sand it smooth.

Modeling clay from Hobby lobby this is enough to bed many rifles for $15

 

[SBS]

Get a candle fill it with hot wax, done.

ls the heat from the epoxy curing going to melt the wax? I have filled many voids, nooks and crannies where I did not want epoxy to flow into with modeling clay and never a problem.

 

[Devin Wiggett]

Tod.
I'm assuming you are talking about the muzzle side of the lug. You need to tape it off for clearance anyway so it shouldn't be an issue. If it sticks get a bigger hammer.

 

[Devin Wiggett]

Why would anyone build a lug like that?

 

[338 dude]

Tod.
I'm assuming you are talking about the muzzle side of the lug. You need to tape it off for clearance anyway so it shouldn't be an issue. If it sticks get a bigger hammer.

I’ve never had to do it but my Smith told me if I ever had one stuck while bedding to drop it in a freezer and it will pop loose

 

[338 dude]

Why would anyone build a lug like that?

Just another way to cut weight

 

[boltfluter]

I still think modeling clay and tape is your best bet. I too, would worry about wax melting as the epoxy sets up. Not a real brilliant idea to make a lug like that. Although I do like defiance actions . Another idea would be to put release agent on the holes, bed them a little proud. Once dry, apply release agent like you normally would and bed. Then remove the bedding from the lug after the job is finished. Just a thought.

Paul

 

[L.Sherm]

I used modeling clay on mine, no problem what so ever.

 

[AlNyhus]

Tod, if that was being done here, I'd fill the pockets with Play Doh or modeling clay. Play Doh cleans up easier so that's what I use. With a razor blade, scrape it flat and tape it off per normal.
A neat bit of CNC work but an extra step for the bedding process, is all.
Good shootin'. -Al

 

[SBS]

I’ve never had to do it but my Smith told me if I ever had one stuck while bedding to drop it in a freezer and it will pop loose

If those voids are filled with epoxy and hardens, the only way it'll come out is to break it off or lift off all your bedding adjacent to it. Freezer works great with synthetic stocks where you just didn't use enough release agent. Don't try the freezer method on wood stocks though, as they contain moisture and the stock will have multiple cracks where the moisture freezes.

 

[Tokay444]

Why would anyone build a lug like that?

To keep the action light without making it out of titanium.

 

[Shawnba67]

If those voids are filled with epoxy and hardens, the only way it'll come out is to break it off or lift off all your bedding adjacent to it. Freezer works great with synthetic stocks where you just didn't use enough release agent. Don't try the freezer method on wood stocks though, as they contain moisture and the stock will have multiple cracks where the moisture freezes.

What? That claim is going to take some careful explaining!

 

[SBS]

Not conjecture, been there/seen that! Happened to a friend's 700 BDL stock when it stuck in the bedding and he read similar advice. When moisture freezes, it expands. If you use ice trays, look at how much taller the ice cubes are above the level to which you filled it with water. About all the careful explaining I can think of. I believe it was Will Rogers that said some people learn from reading, some learn from other people and some just have to pee on the (electric) fence to find out for themselves. So maybe put your nice wood stock in the freezer for 24 hrs. and see what happens!

 

[jepp2]

I use clay to fill voids, but just remember to put your release agent over it too. I use Kiwi neutral shoe polish. And I normally just bend the back side of the recoil lug anyway.