Pat Allen Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Hi all . A question for the smiths. When bedding a action should the bedding only include the action or the action and chamber ? I have a tapered barrel and currently the bedding is about 2 inches further up from the action and supporting the chamber ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 I always allow up to an inch of material to support the barrel forward of the action face then machine back to make neat Rifles with heavier barrels benefit from this extra support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Allen Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks much appreciated ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillo Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 My Borden is bedded in my custom PSE stock as Ronin describes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Allen Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks Mark ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Ronin said: I always allow up to an inch of material to support the barrel forward of the action face then machine back to make neat Rifles with heavier barrels benefit from this extra support I must admit, I never do this - that's the hottest bit of the barrel - leave a 'cooling' gap around it! You won't see a benchrest rifle so bedded. I've built the last two 1000 yd record breaking benchguns - both with 30 inch heavy profile barrels - you don't need bedding forward of the action if you've done your action bedding properly. Other reason - don't work with a switch barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 10, 2020 Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 The actions used in F class and Benchrest are capable of hanging 30” parallel barrels without suffering strain on the action tenon area Most sporting actions need a little help with heavy barrels and to be honest are not heating sufficiently in repeated rapid fire. I have found a small pad helps with accuracy : stiffness in sporting applications It isn’t something I do with stiffer actions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Allen Posted January 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2020 Ok guys so would it be prudent with a Kelbly Atlas action and straight taper 1.25 dia barrel at 30 inch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 11, 2020 Report Share Posted January 11, 2020 I’d take advice from your rifle Smith really Were I doing the work I’d have to assess the action / barrel and stock before making that decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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