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Bedding and Floating

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#1 ·
I have a new rifle that I would like to Bed and Float; never done it before so I was hoping if anyone could direct me to a good reference/textbook about how to do it effectively.

Also a good reloading reference/textbook would be great too, want to load my own ammunition.

Thanks,
 
#2 ·
You are basically looking at the balance point of the receiver/barrel ... Find that, and mark your stock accordingly.
Then either use a commercial product or some JB Weld to create a bedding for the barrel, and the receiver to stock fit.

I use plumbers putty to create a material dam, and I do use JB Weld for the light stuff, but would use a commercial product if bedding a higher power rifle.

In some cases, it's amazing what floating a barrel can do for accuracy.

Watch a few of these for ideas - floating a rifle barel - Google Search



Concerning reloading,
I'd suggest another post in The Ammo Can and get specific about caliber and expectations ... We've got some very knowledgeable;e reloaders here, and for the most part, all you have to do is ask :cool:
 
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