The long and the short of it is- every action is different and every individual rifle requires hand fitting. I use the depth end of my callipers and then I use a Dremel with various bits to get it fine tuned after the epoxy cures. The point is, allow extra when making and gluing the pillars and trim/ adjust to final fit. It sound/seems intimidating but it isn’t because you just leave lots of extra and make it work after. It’s easy albeit time consuming
I can tell you this I bought one that came in a Boyd stock one of the worst it is the worst shooting 22 LR I have and it's also the most expensive like 4 moa+ at 50 to do a test I just put some washers to take up that Gap front and back average group is 3/4 to an inch now however I'm noticing if you torque the trigger certain ways you can shrink or grow the groups drastically so I'm wondering if that's a separate issue or just because I'm using washers for a test but I'm definitely not impressed for a 22LR bolt gun that was almost $500 my Ruger 10/22 shoots a half inch at 50 yards it's 20 years old and been thrown in the dirt and it's semi-automatic I didn't realize I was going to spend $500 in labor to make the $500 22 shoot LOL save yourself the nightmare and buy a CZ 457 they're actually mounted into the stock lol don't get me wrong I love shooting this gun I love how it looks I love how it feels but it's just sad the way the action is mounted I've never seen anything so bad
Well, part 3 was technically the trigger work I did with the intro to the 455 build. I actually have more of the bedding in the works, but decided to focus more on the match that I was scheduled for, but should have it done soon. Thanks for the interest !
Regarding the receiver bedding, Isn't it better to use polyurethane all over around receiver, having all important receiver areas and orifices covered with regular transparent tape greased with WD40 to brake adhesion to it?
Bedding is specific thing based on application and isn’t a one style for all type of thing. In my opinion due to the massive length and thinness of the receiver tube the pillar(s) are for more important, but one could absolutely do both. I did do a support pad ((bedding) at each end as well as the pillar. In my experience that makes the most difference, but doing it all is a fun project for sure. I never use WD40 for a release agent or tape when. Bedding. I have tried a lot of things over the years and I now use what works for me consistently. Thanks a lot for your questions and interest in the build.
I’m going to be doing this with a Boyd’s stock, how do I determine what length to cut my pillar, where to set it, etc.
thanks!
The long and the short of it is- every action is different and every individual rifle requires hand fitting. I use the depth end of my callipers and then I use a Dremel with various bits to get it fine tuned after the epoxy cures.
The point is, allow extra when making and gluing the pillars and trim/ adjust to final fit.
It sound/seems intimidating but it isn’t because you just leave lots of extra and make it work after.
It’s easy albeit time consuming
My degreaser is brake cleaner. Works great, I just do a quick check with some on a Q-Tip for piece of mind.
It’s a solid choice for a degreaser
Did you see worthy improvement in the group size after the bedding job ?
There was a small improvement in group size consistency- a reduction in flyers
I can tell you this I bought one that came in a Boyd stock one of the worst it is the worst shooting 22 LR I have and it's also the most expensive like 4 moa+ at 50 to do a test I just put some washers to take up that Gap front and back average group is 3/4 to an inch now however I'm noticing if you torque the trigger certain ways you can shrink or grow the groups drastically so I'm wondering if that's a separate issue or just because I'm using washers for a test but I'm definitely not impressed for a 22LR bolt gun that was almost $500 my Ruger 10/22 shoots a half inch at 50 yards it's 20 years old and been thrown in the dirt and it's semi-automatic I didn't realize I was going to spend $500 in labor to make the $500 22 shoot LOL save yourself the nightmare and buy a CZ 457 they're actually mounted into the stock lol don't get me wrong I love shooting this gun I love how it looks I love how it feels but it's just sad the way the action is mounted I've never seen anything so bad
Me too! We will see next range session, hopefully this coming Saturday
It's starting to come around, can't wait to see it shoot.........
Where did you get the base for the scope rings. Thank you.
Hey there, the Savage MKII TR comes with the base from the factory
That Savage scope base is 0 moa. Try Evolution Gun Works (EGW) for a much better base and have your choice of 20 or 30 moa.
Did you ever do part 3
Well, part 3 was technically the trigger work I did with the intro to the 455 build. I actually have more of the bedding in the works, but decided to focus more on the match that I was scheduled for, but should have it done soon.
Thanks for the interest !
Regarding the receiver bedding, Isn't it better to use polyurethane all over around receiver, having all important receiver areas and orifices covered with regular transparent tape greased with WD40 to brake adhesion to it?
Bedding is specific thing based on application and isn’t a one style for all type of thing. In my opinion due to the massive length and thinness of the receiver tube the pillar(s) are for more important, but one could absolutely do both. I did do a support pad ((bedding) at each end as well as the pillar. In my experience that makes the most difference, but doing it all is a fun project for sure. I never use WD40 for a release agent or tape when. Bedding. I have tried a lot of things over the years and I now use what works for me consistently.
Thanks a lot for your questions and interest in the build.