Aluminum Bedding Block Vs Glass Bedding
Right now aluminum bedding blocks seem to be the trend.
Aluminum bedding block vs glass bedding. First a bit of history is in order. Full Integral Aluminum Bed Block Stocks Bell and Carlson Medalist rifle stocks combine the stability and durability of Bell and Carlsons proprietary Composite stock with an integral aluminum bed block system. In addition to the existing grooves in the pillars I use a small die-grinder to add a random pattern of notches in the sides of both pillars.
Devcon also has just the right consistency--about that of peanut butter. I personaly glass bed the action to the aluminum block because in mass production the fit is still gonna have some slop this is refered top alot of times as skim bedding the stock. The integral bedding system is computer designed and CNC machined out of aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum and eliminates the need for conventional bedding assures perfect fit and.
All stocks need pillars even stocks with bedding blocks. Remington M-700 in an H-S Precision a Bell and Carlson Medalist or a Remington factory installed stock with an aluminum bedding block. 6 All Stocks need Pillars even stocks with Aluminum Bedding Blocks.
For the third time be certain that the center punch mark on the rear pillar is facing forward toward the muzzle of the gun. Use some Windex on it if necessary. Epoxy or glass bedding has been popular for many years as a tool for accurizing rifles of all types.
Devcon is also relatively forgiving to mix--the proportions of the two elements are not super-critical like some other products. I recently posted our views on the ABB so I wont get into that today but there is a related trend I think needs to be addressed. Larry Potterfield Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA demonstrates glass be.
Read one gunsmiths conclusion after 37 years of experience in this area. I need to replace a stock on a Rem 700 and was looking at the HS Precision or Bell and Carlson with the aluminum bedding blocks. Bedding pillars are a big help in wood stocks.

