Videos tagged with Aluminum Pillars

This "Smyth Busters" episode from Brownells debunks the myth that synthetic stocks are definitively better than wood. While wood stocks offer superior aesthetics, modern synthetics excel in durability and resistance to environmental factors like moisture and temperature fluctuations, which can affect wood's stability and action-stock fitment. However, with proper techniques like glass bedding and the use of aluminum pillars, wood stocks can achieve comparable stability and accuracy to synthetics. Ultimately, the choice between wood and synthetic stocks depends on the intended use and personal preference, with synthetics being the more robust option for hard use and extreme conditions.

The Kimber 84M Pro Varmint is a classically styled bolt-action rifle designed for small game hunting and target shooting. It features a turn bolt action inspired by the Mauser design, with a two-lug bolt and claw extractor. The rifle boasts a 24-inch stainless steel match-grade barrel with a sub-MOA guarantee, a fluted design for cooling, and a recessed muzzle crown. The stock is a gray laminate with glass bedding and aluminum pillars for enhanced accuracy and stability. It includes a six-round enclosed box magazine and an adjustable trigger.

This review of the Marlin XL-7 VH bolt action rifle, presented by Bo Keester and former Special Forces officer Tom Beckstrand, highlights its design for varmint hunting. Key features include a long, heavy barrel for velocity and sustained firing, user-adjustable trigger, and a stable receiver bedded on aluminum pillars. The rifle is available in .223, .22-250, and .308, with the reviewed model chambered in .308 featuring a 26-inch barrel and a 1:12 twist rate suitable for lighter bullets.

This guide details the process of pillar bedding a bolt-action rifle, a gunsmithing technique presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA to significantly enhance accuracy. It covers pillar preparation, stock machining, precise measurement using digital calipers, and the epoxy application process for a stable, consistent rifle foundation. The method ensures reliable torquing of trigger guard screws, leading to improved rifle performance.