Seating the action
10-19-2007, 03:32 PM
#12
Typical Buck
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RE: Seating the action
Dave
I have bedded and free floated several rifle's never atemped a ML just beause I don't think it would make that much difference. I guess I would try to shim to free float before I went to some thing permant . I would do this to make sure it works. As you know evey gun is a law unto itself
I have bedded and free floated several rifle's never atemped a ML just beause I don't think it would make that much difference. I guess I would try to shim to free float before I went to some thing permant . I would do this to make sure it works. As you know evey gun is a law unto itself
10-19-2007, 03:54 PM
#13
Join Date: Jul 2007
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RE: Seating the action
Should add that free floating a ML is an exercise in futility, IMHO.
Barrel harmonics, simply,are not the imposingfactor as with CF's.
The key is consistancy in charge weight and load compression, consistancy in barrel condition,finding that bullet or bullet/sabot combo that is pure magic, applyingbetter optics than most deem fit for ML's....and refining those horrible triggers.
That said I've made 'em shoot better than factory inlettedwith a full length bed and pillars, having tuned anhonest 3" rifle down to cloverleafs....more than a time or two.
Have used everything from cheap two part epoxy, to Devcon Titanium and found the only beddingcriteria to satisfy with a MLis....that it's waterproof.
Hornady One Shot, BTW....is a kick azz release agent.
Barrel harmonics, simply,are not the imposingfactor as with CF's.
The key is consistancy in charge weight and load compression, consistancy in barrel condition,finding that bullet or bullet/sabot combo that is pure magic, applyingbetter optics than most deem fit for ML's....and refining those horrible triggers.
That said I've made 'em shoot better than factory inlettedwith a full length bed and pillars, having tuned anhonest 3" rifle down to cloverleafs....more than a time or two.
Have used everything from cheap two part epoxy, to Devcon Titanium and found the only beddingcriteria to satisfy with a MLis....that it's waterproof.
Hornady One Shot, BTW....is a kick azz release agent.
10-19-2007, 05:07 PM
#16
Typical Buck
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RE: Seating the action
I would think if you are not "torquing" the stock onto the barrel when assembling the rifle bedding wouldn't be a problem. I think the same would apply if on a traditional rifle the barrel lug does not hold the barrel off the stock or makes you put pressure on the wood to insert the lug. (wedge pin for us traditional guys)
I could see how that would help a loose fitting barrel. Actually quite a bit if done before the wedge pin.
I could see how that would help a loose fitting barrel. Actually quite a bit if done before the wedge pin.
10-19-2007, 05:16 PM
#17
Join Date: Jul 2007
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RE: Seating the action
Lotsa ways to make 'em shoot "good".
A few more ways to make 'em shoot better.......
A full length bed is nearing the topof the game....if you ask me.
Been known to glass up a traditional on purpose.
A few more ways to make 'em shoot better.......
A full length bed is nearing the topof the game....if you ask me.
Been known to glass up a traditional on purpose.
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