mtnkid85
WKR
Hey fellas,
I just recently bedded my new Kimber MA and thought Id share a few pictures.
First off I immediately traded the camo stock for a regular Montana stock, since I wasn't a big fan of the Sitka pattern. It was a little lighter too, though I don't recall exactly how much.
After starting in on load development I was quite pleased with how the rifle was shooting. But I was also seeing some consistent fliers that where opening up the groups.
Typical group:
There are a few great threads that I refrenced while getting ready for the project. This one and this one over at 24hrcampfire both had some good stuff.
Though I did vary my method from theres slightly.
First off take the dremel and rough up the stock to help the bedding stick. Tape off the stock to keep the squeeze out contained.
Next build some clay dams to help direct the bedding compound away from the ejector and the barrel channel. After the stock is fully prepped, wipe it out with a little mineral spirits, to remove any left over oils.
Tape off the trigger group and a few quick swipes of tape over the scope to keep release agent overspray off. I added several layers of tape directly under the lug and then one layer along the edge. A few wraps out around the barrel helps keep it centered when dropped back into the stock.
Here you can also see the "bedding pillar screws". Just run to the parts store grab some 3" bolts of the proper thread and cut the heads off. Wrap tape around them until they fit snuggly down into the pillars, to help keep out any excess bedding compound.
Start applying your release agent. I used Hornady one shot resizing lube for the first time on this rifle. It worked very nicely, went on nice and evenly. After the first coat of release agent I used clay to fill in the extractor groove on the action. Then I gave it several more coats of release agent.
After you've done a few dry passes to make sure your tape isn't going to interfere with any thing. Mix up your bedding compound, Ive always used Devcon 10110 with great results.
Mix yourself up a good supply and evenly apply to the stock, making sure to get plenty down along the face of the recoil lug. I like to use a plastic spoon or knife for the application.
Drop the action in place and wrap the action and stock as tightly as you can with electrical tape. Now LEAVE IT! I generally try to give it 2-3 hours to start setting up before I come back and start cleaning up the squeeze out. Use the left over compound that you mixed up as a gauge to let you know how its setting up.
After the 2ish hour mark Ill come in and cut off all the squeeze out and pull all the tape that I can access. Ill come back the next morning and give it a tap tap to pop the action out of the stock... Hopefully!
Continued in next post for the picture limit.
I just recently bedded my new Kimber MA and thought Id share a few pictures.
First off I immediately traded the camo stock for a regular Montana stock, since I wasn't a big fan of the Sitka pattern. It was a little lighter too, though I don't recall exactly how much.
After starting in on load development I was quite pleased with how the rifle was shooting. But I was also seeing some consistent fliers that where opening up the groups.
Typical group:
There are a few great threads that I refrenced while getting ready for the project. This one and this one over at 24hrcampfire both had some good stuff.
Though I did vary my method from theres slightly.
First off take the dremel and rough up the stock to help the bedding stick. Tape off the stock to keep the squeeze out contained.
Next build some clay dams to help direct the bedding compound away from the ejector and the barrel channel. After the stock is fully prepped, wipe it out with a little mineral spirits, to remove any left over oils.
Tape off the trigger group and a few quick swipes of tape over the scope to keep release agent overspray off. I added several layers of tape directly under the lug and then one layer along the edge. A few wraps out around the barrel helps keep it centered when dropped back into the stock.
Here you can also see the "bedding pillar screws". Just run to the parts store grab some 3" bolts of the proper thread and cut the heads off. Wrap tape around them until they fit snuggly down into the pillars, to help keep out any excess bedding compound.
Start applying your release agent. I used Hornady one shot resizing lube for the first time on this rifle. It worked very nicely, went on nice and evenly. After the first coat of release agent I used clay to fill in the extractor groove on the action. Then I gave it several more coats of release agent.
After you've done a few dry passes to make sure your tape isn't going to interfere with any thing. Mix up your bedding compound, Ive always used Devcon 10110 with great results.
Mix yourself up a good supply and evenly apply to the stock, making sure to get plenty down along the face of the recoil lug. I like to use a plastic spoon or knife for the application.
Drop the action in place and wrap the action and stock as tightly as you can with electrical tape. Now LEAVE IT! I generally try to give it 2-3 hours to start setting up before I come back and start cleaning up the squeeze out. Use the left over compound that you mixed up as a gauge to let you know how its setting up.
After the 2ish hour mark Ill come in and cut off all the squeeze out and pull all the tape that I can access. Ill come back the next morning and give it a tap tap to pop the action out of the stock... Hopefully!
Continued in next post for the picture limit.
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