How To Pillar Bed a Mosin Nagant

Published on April 15, 2015
Duration: 30:27

This video demonstrates the process of pillar bedding a Mosin Nagant M39 rifle action into a Boyds laminate stock using Rock Solid Industries pillars. Key steps include precise drilling, tang relief for recoil absorption, careful application of release agents, and mixing epoxy for a solid bedding job. The process aims to improve rifle stability and accuracy by creating a rigid interface between the action and the stock.

Quick Summary

Pillar bedding a Mosin Nagant M39 involves drilling precise holes for Rock Solid Industries pillars, relieving the tang area with a Dremel, and applying release agent to all metal parts. Brownells Steel Bed epoxy is then used to bed the pillars and tang, creating a stable, accurate rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Project Overview: Pillar Bedding Mosin Nagant
  2. 01:30Drilling the Stock for Pillars
  3. 04:08Fitment and Tang Relief
  4. 09:32Preparation for Bedding
  5. 10:40Clay Dams and Epoxy Mixing
  6. 11:47Applying Epoxy and Final Assembly
  7. 16:06Curing and Action Removal
  8. 17:52Final Dressing and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key benefits of pillar bedding a Mosin Nagant?

Pillar bedding significantly improves rifle accuracy and stability by creating a rigid, consistent interface between the action and the stock. It prevents the stock from flexing under recoil and ensures the action is securely seated, leading to more reliable shot placement.

What tools are essential for pillar bedding a Mosin Nagant?

Essential tools include a drill press, transfer punch, Dremel tool for inletting, release agent, modeling clay for dams, and a quality bedding epoxy like Brownells Steel Bed. Proper safety gear is also mandatory.

How do you prepare the stock for pillar bedding?

Preparation involves drilling precise holes for the pillars, relieving areas like the tang for epoxy pads, and ensuring the barrel is centered in the channel. All metal components must be coated with a release agent to prevent epoxy adhesion.

What is the purpose of relieving the tang area during bedding?

Relieving the tang area creates space for an epoxy 'pad.' This pad absorbs recoil forces, prevents the stock from splitting, and provides a more stable bedding surface for the rifle's action, enhancing overall accuracy.

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