Another Savage Bedded.

[kmw1954]

This time the stock is a Boyds At-One Thumbhole with a Savage Model 11 receiver, Bottom bolt release, DBM and a Model 12 26" Varmint barrel in 223.

Sadly had to attempt this one twice also. The first attempt didn't settle level and ran into a number of fitment issues. This one is much, much better. Though I have noticed again this time that the Marine-Tex epoxy doesn't seem to level and cure smooth like some others I have see. I believe it is because of the heavy thick consistency of the epoxy when mixed.

Still need to clean up the rough edges and the put it all back together. Once again I will try and get a few pix's. Oh and no there are no pillars just the epoxy.

 

[Col. Harrumph]

Jeez from the title I was hoping for some actual porn, not just gun porn!

 

[GerryER]

This time the stock is a Boyds At-One Thumbhole with a Savage Model 11 receiver, Bottom bolt release, DBM and a Model 12 26" Varmint barrel in 223.

....... I have noticed again this time that the Marine-Tex epoxy doesn't seem to level and cure smooth like some others I have seen. I believe it is because of the heavy thick consistency of the epoxy when mixed.......

Once you lay in the epoxy, try using a heat gun to warm the epoxy, and it will thin out and smooth out. Don't get it "hot." I have used this method many times when working with thick epoxies.

 

[Blue68f100]

Heat normally makes marine epoxies to kick over and set fast.

With the West System you have to add thickeners to thicken it up. So you make it any consistency you want/need for your application..

 

[kmw1954]

This epoxy has about the consistency of peanut butter. High heat does kick it off and shortens workable pot life.

The West System is priced out of the realm of my needs. The 2oz jar of Marine-Tex was enough to do 3 Savage beddings for the cost of $22.00 at Ace Hardware. Now, not trying to insinuate the West is good stuff because it is great stuff. Just can't get it in very small amounts.

Was able to finish this off tonight and hope to test fire tomorrow.

 

[kmw1954]

Fired 24 rounds , 12ea. of two loads.. 100yds, 44* light rain and light wind.



First photo is upside down and has both loads, was also still zeroing scope, second photo was 5 shots all 2460 powder. The lone hole to the right was previous. The small targets were same loads from my other Savage 223 shot 2 weeks ago.

 

[GerryER]

Heat normally makes marine epoxies to kick over and set fast.

With the West System you have to add thickeners to thicken it up. So you make it any consistency you want/need for your application..

I don't know about "West" epoxy, but the JB Weld that I use will thin out and run when heat is applied after mixing. The heat allows it to smooth out nicely. I just had the occasion to use it again and added heat to smooth it out. Must be the difference in epoxies.

 

[earlthegoat2]

After having used Marine-Tex for the first time recently (on a boat), I would not use it on a rifle unless there were some pretty impressive extenuating circumstances. Nonetheless, it will do the job it seems.

 

[kmw1954]

Well the Marine-Tex once again I can get at the local Ace Hardware. Brownell's ans Midway USA are all Out-of-stock and have been for months last I looked.
This is also the 3rd stock I have used this on in just this past year.

 

[David Hoback]

I’m still a big fan of the Devcon Plastic Steel.

 

[kmw1954]

I’m still a big fan of the Devcon Plastic Steel.

Have never used it so I cannot voice an opinion.