Bedding the recoil lug

[Quigley]

Have a well bedded Remington 40x BR. The recoil lug is bedded both sides of the lug and is quite tight. I have heard/read? that the lug should only be bedded at the rear and have clearance at the front. Any knowledge
regarding this subject ??? thanks , Rich

 

[jackie schmidt]

Have a well bedded Remington 40x BR. The recoil lug is bedded both sides of the lug and is quite tight. I have heard/read? that the lug should only be bedded at the rear and have clearance at the front. Any knowledge
regarding this subject ??? thanks , Rich

That has always been the accepted method of bedding the recoil lug, since the sole function of the recoil lug is to do just that, absorb recoil.

I just did my Bat M, which has a large bolt on recoil lug. After I popped the action out, I took a tiny pencil grinder and relieved the front, the sides, and the bottom, so that all of the downward force exerted by the action screws will be exhibited on the actual bedding and not be prone to "rocking" on the lug.

 

[Quigley]

Jackie, thanks for chiming in. Considering it is you offering an answer, I will take it as "Gospel", and do as you suggest.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Bedding 700 Rem.

I have bedded more than a few 700's over the last 45 yrs. Of courses back then they were 721's and 722's. I have had the best accuracy bedding the entire action up to the recoil lug and then bedding the rear of the lug only. I leave the sides, bottom, and front of the lug touching nothing.

 

[msalm]

Easiest way to achieve this is put one lawyer of electrical tape on all lug surfaces minus rear facing flat, then put one extra layer on the bottom of the lug. It may stay in after pulling action but will peel right out and give you exactly what you're looking for.

 

[Quigley]

All you fellows seem to be in agreement re: the parameters of the job. The reasoning certainly seem sound to me. Thanks to all for your comments. Just finished clearing out the sides, bottom and front bedding on the lug. Looks good. Now let's see if I improved the performance. !! Thanks again, Rich

 

[mwezell]

Easiest way to achieve this is put one lawyer of electrical tape on all lug surfaces minus rear facing flat, then put one extra layer on the bottom of the lug. It may stay in after pulling action but will peel right out and give you exactly what you're looking for.

I've never had much luck getting the tape to stay is place nor getting it out of the bedding. I know that's how a lot of people do it, but, I find it easier and neater to bed full contact, then take about .010 off of the bottom of the lug after pulling the barreled action from the bedding and to relieve the bedding everywhere except most of the rear of the lug, in a mill after cured.

 

[John Kielly]

I've never had much luck getting the tape to stay is place nor getting it out of the bedding. I know that's how a lot of people do it, but, I find it easier and neater to bed full contact, then take about .010 off of the bottom of the lug after pulling the barreled action from the bedding and to relieve the bedding everywhere except most of the rear of the lug, in a mill after cured.

Ever tried masking tape? I find it adheres OK & it will take wax release agent.

 

[bill larson]

Recoil Lugs

Have a well bedded Remington 40x BR. The recoil lug is bedded both sides of the lug and is quite tight. I have heard/read? that the lug should only be bedded at the rear and have clearance at the front. Any knowledge
regarding this subject ??? thanks , Rich

Well.......... in the instance of a glued in action...... the lug is encapsulated.......?????...... What`s the difference....????
bill

 

[mwezell]

Ever tried masking tape? I find it adheres OK & it will take wax release agent.

Yes...several different types. I'm very content with my method and quite frankly, think it works better for me. But, that's JMHO. YMMV. If I could see a down side, I'd do it whichever way I think best. It's not strictly about convenience, but I can do the mill work in under 10 minutes and feel like it's at least equal to other methods.

 

[vtmarmot]

+1 on Masking Tape

It sticks better than electrical tape and is easier to trim off the excess with an exacto knife or razor blade. Electrical tape is a bit thicker. I have used both but lately stick to masking tape.