Piller Bedding Question

[CustomGunworks]

I got the AGI Course on piller bedding,followed it to the T. I put Elec. tape (per the video) on only the sides of thr recoil lug.
I think this is where my problem is.
The bedding came out great But know the fit is really,really tite.
Should I leave this or should I releave the front of the recoil lug ??
Is this going to produce good results ?

 

[simmonsguns]

Tight is good, as long as you can get the action in and out without damage to the bedding job you did good.

 

[ogree]

Generally it is a good idea to put a layer of tape on the front of the recoil lug as well for clearance. I usually go with one layer on the front and two layers on the sides and bottom where appropriate. I stopped using electrical tape a long time ago due to the fact that if you stretch it any during prep, it has a tendancy to spring back while the bedding compound is setting up which results in voids. Try using masking tape on the next job, the only stipulation is that you need to use a real good quality tape, not the cheap stuff that is obtained at walmart.
With the rifle in question, you might as well leave the bedding alone and deal with the fit as long as the bedding job has turned out correctly, and am not a big proponent hogging out a bad section and spot bedding a certain area of a previously bedded rifle, unless it is done in a very specific way.
Better to just redo the whole job over if that is the case.
Hope this helps.

 

[lebshiff21]

Rather than make another thread...

I read on Steve Wagner's site to use galvanized or black pipe for the pillar; but, I'm having trouble finding it in 1/8in IPS. The only thing I've found is brass... probably not the best material - right? Would it be too soft? This is for a Mauser action in 6.5x55.

 

[ogree]

The only material I have ever used for pillars is aluminum, For the function that they perform.......brass would work just as well, it would just be a more expensive material to use. I would stay away from using any material that would rust in that alot of times after bedding, a drill bit has to be run through the hole to clean out some of the bedding compond and could remove any coating or other rust preventative that is present. This exposed metal could theoretically oxidize over time.
Below is a link to where you can order material online if interested.

http://www.onlinemetals.com/

 

[DWARREN123]

Aluminum, brass or stainless tubing will work for pillars. Some material is easier to work with. Some pillars also need to be contured to the action to really work. Regular steel will also work but I like to use material that will not rust.