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06-29-2006 | 10:16 AM

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mightyoakwildlife

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From: Catskill Mountains, Upstate, New York

RE: Ruger Accuracy Question

Great idea, you'lllikely be quite satisfied when your done. Since this is your first try at bedding, I will caution you to GO SLOW and take your time. Once wood is removed, it can't be put back.
You will probably find the gel-type compounds easier at this point, as they won't "run" as freely as the others. This leaves you a little more working time, with less mess. Until you gain some experience, that will be important.
I won't fill a whole page with this post, but I will offer some sound advice, based on my experience and that of many others: Use plenty of release agent, start all over again, applying a second coat of release, mask-off whatever you want to don't want over-run to dribble on, and follow the instructions. Adding extra hardener won't make the compound harder, and yes, you really should fill/remove/tape/relieve that part first.
When I was in the trade, I used to get a handful of rifles each year, that had become a one-piece unit, with the barreled action permanently affixed to the stock. Best case was an embarassed customer paying me to "beat" them apart, worst case was a new stock, blue job, parts for the trigger group, and a long wait. Lots of time & frustration can be saved by going slow & careful.

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