911rat Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 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 More sharing options...
fmsniper Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Yes I bed the entire action 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 More sharing options...
911rat Posted September 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmsniper Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 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 More sharing options...
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