Thread: DIY Gunsmithing mistakes

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

When bedding a rifle, its quite important to make sure you get release agent onto all the metalwork and if there are little cutouts and things in the reciever to fill them flush with plasticine or similar before bedding, or so im told.

It's also a good idea to check the shape of the action so you don't create a mechanical lock when the compound sets.