nealm66
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Definitely not the bottom on this one.
Weatherby mkv bedding
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M1A1ABRAMS
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I think I would try taping it with painters tape. And trim the tape with a exact o knife where needed. Perhaps this thread may have some helpful hints. https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/pillar-bedding-the-weatherby-vanguard-pics.68643/
nealm66
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I'm not understanding. Are you talking about if/when I re bed? Or to check for contact? I was thinking of something liquid that would flatten out in the bottom and show on both sides.
nealm66
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Like a dap of white paint?
M1A1ABRAMS
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I would think you should get a imprint in the tape with contact. Try some playdough or plumbers putty if it's a large area.
M1A1ABRAMS
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I've used white out - pens for tight areas. Modeling paint. Just a few suggestions.
nealm66
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Ya, I definitely think it would be too tight for any tape or puddy. I like the white out or model paint idea
MagnumManiac
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Two ways to find contact and mismatch, either smoke the area with candle flame, or use Prussian blue for checking valve seats, it cleans up quite easily.
Cheers.
Cheers.
nealm66
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Excellent, thank you
Rflshootr
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Oops. Flat bottom action. My bad.
9x23w
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Riflshootr wrote: "I would start with carefully relieving the front, sides and bottom of the lug area and then give it a try. If that doesn't do it, then re-bed the entire action."
Ditto to that. It's my understanding that the recoil lug only handles recoil so it needs to have full, even contact on the rear. This will also keep the action from moving rearward once the rifle is assembled. There should be clearance on the front, sides, and bottom. The receiver ring bedding will keep the action from moving forward or sideways. You need to check that the receiver bottom (whether it be round or flat) is in full contact with the stock. Not enough clearance on the lug bottom or incorrect bedding of barrel can keep this from occurring.
Good luck!
Ditto to that. It's my understanding that the recoil lug only handles recoil so it needs to have full, even contact on the rear. This will also keep the action from moving rearward once the rifle is assembled. There should be clearance on the front, sides, and bottom. The receiver ring bedding will keep the action from moving forward or sideways. You need to check that the receiver bottom (whether it be round or flat) is in full contact with the stock. Not enough clearance on the lug bottom or incorrect bedding of barrel can keep this from occurring.
Good luck!
M1A1ABRAMS
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I've used white out to mark head bolts on motors. Vacuum lines etc. Easy to get. Just be sure to give it a few minutes to dry beforehand. Easy to clean up.
nealm66
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I guess this is where the confusion hits with the mark v's having the action screw going right into the recoil lug. Plus I was told to bed on both sides and the front is best with them
Rflshootr
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Women's lipstick from the dollar store should do it. Make sure you pick a pretty color.....that you can see easily.
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