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Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:23 pm
by The Raven
I'm looking for some advice on bedding a rifle.
I have two stocks for the rifle one synthetic (OEM) and a Boyds. The idea is to bed the OEM stock first in case I stuff it up, I'll have the Boyd's as a backup.\
Looking at the various Youtube videos I'm still not convinced it's the right way to go for a first timer with no first-hand backup.
Who here has done a bedding job and how tricky was it for your first attempt?
Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:32 pm
by Rabbitz
I have only done the one and had the same trepidation as you.
In the end, it was fiddly getting the modelling clay I used as barriers and moulds in place but it wasn't too tricky.
As long as the release agent works, then if you've stuffed it up, then a dremel will remove the stuff up so you can start again.
The bottom line is you make a void that will be filled with the bedding material, add some modelling clay or similar as dams to stop the material going into places it shouldn't, put some release agent on the bits that will touch the bedding and fill it up with the material, bolt in the action and barrel, make sure it is straight and aligned then wait for it to dry.
What could possibly go wrong?
Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:33 pm
by kickinback
Masking tape and neutral kiwi nugget. The two most important things for a quality bedding job.
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Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:15 am
by trevort
My four step process
1 drive to gunsmith
2 hand rifle to gunsmith
3 come back later and hand over money
4 drive home with bedded rifle
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Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:16 am
by The Raven
trevort wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:15 am
My four step process
1 drive to gunsmith
2 hand rifle to gunsmith
3 come back later and hand over money
4 drive home with bedded rifle
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That was my initial plan until I was told the starting price...
Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:20 am
by kickinback
What was the price?
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Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:50 am
by The Raven
kickinback wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:20 am
What was the price?
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Starting from $475
I understand labour rates aren't cheap and don't mind paying a fair price but I thought that a little too much.
Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:32 pm
by trevort
Wow. I dropped one off to Luke at Procal on friday for pillar bedding.
He's done them before so I didnt even ask the price. Hope he wasn't the one quoting you that
Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:41 pm
by kickinback
If that’s the going rate I wish I said yes to Trev
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Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:33 pm
by The Raven
trevort wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:32 pm
Wow. I dropped one off to Luke at Procal on friday for pillar bedding.
He's done them before so I didnt even ask the price. Hope he wasn't the one quoting you that
Trevor the quote I had was from a LGS out Frankston way.
I could've bought a Howa for that price...or perhaps I underestimated the cost of smithing these days.
Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:21 pm
by Camel
The Raven wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:33 pm
trevort wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:32 pm
Wow. I dropped one off to Luke at Procal on friday for pillar bedding.
He's done them before so I didnt even ask the price. Hope he wasn't the one quoting you that
Trevor the quote I had was from a LGS out Frankston way.
I could've bought a Howa for that price...or perhaps I underestimated the cost of smithing these days.
Nah mate, that is bloody excessive for a bedding job, its not rocket science I would have thought 150 or so would be a good price.
Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:39 pm
by kickinback
Camel wrote:The Raven wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:33 pm
trevort wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:32 pm
Wow. I dropped one off to Luke at Procal on friday for pillar bedding.
He's done them before so I didnt even ask the price. Hope he wasn't the one quoting you that
Trevor the quote I had was from a LGS out Frankston way.
I could've bought a Howa for that price...or perhaps I underestimated the cost of smithing these days.
Nah mate, that is bloody excessive for a bedding job, its not rocket science I would have thought 150 or so would be a good price.
There’s about an hour and a half labour, pillars if needed and bedding compound. If that adds up to $150 your going to go broke.
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Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:03 pm
by trevort
Raven that shop is well known for unfortunate pricing policy.
Call procal. If you like the price I can drop yours off when I pick mine up
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Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:35 pm
by The Raven
trevort wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:03 pm
Raven that shop is well known for unfortunate pricing policy.
Call procal. If you like the price I can drop yours off when I pick mine up
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Sounds like a plan Trevor. PM me the details and I'll organise to get it to you.
Re: Advice on bedding a rifle
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:38 pm
by trevort
The Raven wrote:trevort wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:03 pm
Raven that shop is well known for unfortunate pricing policy.
Call procal. If you like the price I can drop yours off when I pick mine up
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Sounds like a plan Trevor. PM me the details and I'll organise to get it to you.
Raven text him and make sure you are happy with the price first. I’m waiting on a call to tell me when mine is ready so as long as you are happy with the price you can drop it over as soon as you like
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