Jump to content
Military Firearm Restoration Corner

Stupid Bedding Question


911rat

Recommended Posts

My Mauser sporter is finally at the "bedding stage". The front ring/recoil lug and rear pillar are all set. I have the barrel bedded out 2" and might bed the first 2 1/2" and free float the rest. How far out do most of you bed the barrel before free floating? I took what I thought was the balance point into consideration. (leaving no strain on the receiver).

 

Anyway, does anyone full length bed a Mauser receiver? It's tempting but it looks like it could get a bit hairy.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yes I bed the entire action

user posted image

 

no need to bed the barrel unless you are doing a full bed/pressure bed, no need for the first 2 inchs to be bed unless you are sporting a very heavy barrel and even so, you will be better off letting the barrel free float all of the way, in the picture it shows the first 2 inches bedded but I cut it out before finnishing the gun.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nice bedding job!  I was hoping for a pic.  Is the stock relieved just a bit at the rear of the tang also? I thought I remembered reading that it was necesary to prevent a crack from forming there.

3242[/snapback]

 

 

You are correct, yes it is

Link to comment
Share on other sites

×
×
  • Create New...