Post by: Thehowler on February 16, 2019, 06:24:25 PM
I just purchased a Bell & Carlson stock to replace my factory Browning A-bolt composite stock. I talked briefly to a local smith who said to set up his mill and bed a stock, he was 150.00 per hour. Said I may get lucky With the stock they send me or not? What did you pay for this service?
Thanks.
Post by: Crunchy on February 16, 2019, 06:29:19 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 16, 2019, 07:43:08 PM
Post by: b23 on February 16, 2019, 08:58:43 PM
Post by: NWShooter on February 16, 2019, 09:15:53 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 16, 2019, 09:32:51 PM
Post by: NWShooter on February 16, 2019, 09:57:33 PM
I had a gunsmith bed by Weatherby Vanguard with a Bell & Carlson stock. Was $85. Shoots awesome after having that done.
Such a bargain for a well done bedding job deserves some recognition. Please post some contact info for the Smith.👍 Along with pricing, maybe they provide other services at such a discount.
Post by: hogslayer on February 16, 2019, 10:16:47 PM
Post by: NWShooter on February 16, 2019, 10:25:32 PM
It depends on what your after. Lots of different types of bedding jobs. I just paid 350 to have a stock bedded and some minor inletting. But the gunsmith is one of the best, and I know it’s done right and that’s what matters to me.
Mind sharing the name of one of the best?
Post by: hogslayer on February 16, 2019, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: yorketransport on February 17, 2019, 08:44:39 AM
Alex Wheeler is the gunsmith I use. He did have to do some work on the barrel Chanel and ejection port for fitting the action.
Alex does excellent work at a very fair price! There are some folks who I don’t mind paying a premium price for thier work. Then there’s the other 90% who’re about as qualified as some guy you found on Craig’s List.
Post by: b23 on February 17, 2019, 09:25:00 AM
There are some folks who I don’t mind paying a premium price for thier work. Then there’s the other 90% who’re about as qualified as some guy you found on Craig’s List.
This is very true and keep in mind, not all bedding jobs are created equal. I've seen some really good bedding jobs and I've seen some real crap work too. Never bothers me to pay a premium for quality work.
With a true stress free bedding job, the barrel shouldn't move when you crack the action screws loose. I've seen some that were so bad you could physically see the barrel spring back as you cracked a screw loose.
Post by: Tracker0721 on February 17, 2019, 11:14:47 AM
Here’s what Brownells pricing survey found.
Post by: hunterofelk on February 17, 2019, 11:26:49 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 17, 2019, 11:45:59 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 17, 2019, 04:58:45 PM
If you're good with a razor and masking, it will even look good.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 17, 2019, 05:09:30 PM
JB Weld and WD-40. Emphasis on the WD-40 :tup:
If you're good with a razor and masking, it will even look good.
That's what I just used on my Boyd's stock for my 264 :tup:
Post by: yorketransport on February 17, 2019, 06:01:09 PM
JB Weld and WD-40. Emphasis on the WD-40 :tup:
If you're good with a razor and masking, it will even look good.
Now that's full redneck!!! I at least use shoe polish as a release agent. :tup:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 17, 2019, 07:16:54 PM
Have you met the Jon? :chuckle:JB Weld and WD-40. Emphasis on the WD-40 :tup:
If you're good with a razor and masking, it will even look good.
Now that's full redneck!!! I at least use shoe polish as a release agent. :tup:
Full on redneck is all he knows!
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 17, 2019, 09:30:50 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 17, 2019, 09:47:26 PM
Where’s the toothless smile emoji
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 17, 2019, 10:06:08 PM
I use wax for a toilet bowl. Got ya’’ll Beat on the red neck release agentsI'm not even going to ask if it was new wax 😂
Where’s the toothless smile emoji
Post by: jasnt on February 17, 2019, 10:46:09 PM
and I won’t tell :chuckle:I use wax for a toilet bowl. Got ya’’ll Beat on the red neck release agentsI'm not even going to ask if it was new wax 😂
Where’s the toothless smile emoji
Post by: Tracker0721 on February 18, 2019, 08:19:44 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 18, 2019, 08:52:06 AM
13k Compression vs 15k Devcon
1800 Adhesion vs 2000 Devcon
4000 Tensile vs 2000 Devcon
Clear ( neutral) kiwi shoe polish works for release agent.
Post by: ribka on February 18, 2019, 09:14:33 AM
Marinetek grey is inexpensive and specs out about like Devcon Titanium and is available at local marine store for about a third of a can of Devcon. But if planning ahead no reason not to use Devcon Titanium.
13k Compression vs 15k Devcon
1800 Adhesion vs 2000 Devcon
4000 Tensile vs 2000 Devcon
Clear ( neutral) kiwi show polish works for release agent.
Post by: Thehowler on February 26, 2019, 05:35:46 PM
Called Browning for a longer screw, no dice. Called Stockys, they offer longer screws for Remington and Winchester rifles, no Browning. So went down to the local gunsmith and asked about a source for the screw. He said it will have to be made, it would be expensive but he could do it. Showed him the rifle and new stock. He looked it over, checked barrel clearance with his dollar bill than took it in the back to take a closer look. Brought it back and said he could bed the action for 350.00 dollars, it would probably take a full day, and probably 12 weeks out to start. I thanked him for his time and left.
Stopped by the hardware store on the way home and picked up a couple of 1/4”x 28 tpi stainless bolts. I think I could chuck one up in my hobby lathe and come pretty close to what I need.
Been watching a few YouTube videos on action bedding, we will see.
Taking it to the range this weekend to see if my groups closed up any.
Post by: yorketransport on February 26, 2019, 06:05:13 PM
This is a great article on how to bed a rifle if you haven't seen it yet. There was a video at one time, but it's a pretty old article and the video is gone now.
https://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/stress-free-pillar-bedding/