Recoil lug bedding question

[tonyben]

I noticed on a SSA M40 stock I have that they broke the edge where the recoil lug meets the receiver face. Is this necessary?

Mine

Theirs

I just bedded this one last night for a customer M40 build and I'm letting the epoxy cure for 48 hours before I install and torque the action screws, so I have time to relieve this if I need to.

Tony.

 

[Walt Krafft]

I usually break the edge.

 

[Toolbreaker]

Breaking that edge would help keep it from chipping during assembly & disassembly. If it chips, the trash could wind up under the action or recoil lug.

 

[tonyben]

Thanks. I'll break the edge. I might add a layer of clay before bedding on future builds.

Tony.