Tech Tip: How to Bed a Rifle With Acraglas Gel

Published on June 24, 2024
Duration: 37:39

This video demonstrates how to glass bed a rifle action using Acraglas Gel to improve accuracy by ensuring a consistent fit between the stock and action. Key steps include thorough stock and action preparation, applying release agents, mixing and applying the epoxy, and carefully curing and trimming the excess material. Proper preparation and application are crucial for a successful bedding job that enhances rifle performance.

Quick Summary

Glass bedding a rifle with Acraglas Gel improves accuracy by creating a precise fit between the stock and action. Key steps include relieving the barrel channel, plugging action holes with clay, applying a release agent, mixing the epoxy 1:1, applying it to the stock, seating the action, and trimming excess after about 4 hours of curing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Rifle Bedding
  2. 00:47Stock Preparation
  3. 04:15Action Preparation
  4. 06:27Barrel Floating and Release Agent
  5. 09:59Internal Action Protection
  6. 11:48Stock Taping and Overflow Management
  7. 12:23Mixing Acraglas Gel
  8. 15:38Application and Setting the Action
  9. 18:49Curing and Final Trimming

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of glass bedding a rifle with Acraglas Gel?

The primary goal of glass bedding a rifle with Acraglas Gel is to achieve a consistent, precise fit between the rifle's stock and action. This eliminates unwanted movement and ensures the barrel remains free-floating, which significantly improves shot consistency and overall rifle accuracy.

What are the essential preparation steps before applying Acraglas Gel?

Essential preparation includes relieving the barrel channel to ensure the barrel is free-floating, plugging all internal action holes with modeling clay to prevent epoxy intrusion, and applying a release agent to the action surfaces to allow for separation after curing.

How is the Acraglas Gel mixed and applied?

Acraglas Gel is mixed in a 1:1 ratio of resin and hardener. It's applied to the prepared areas of the stock, ensuring good fill around the recoil lug and action screw areas, before the action is carefully pressed into place.

When and how should excess Acraglas Gel be trimmed?

Excess Acraglas Gel should be trimmed after approximately four hours of curing, while it is still pliable but not fully hardened. A sharp razor blade is used to cut along the tape lines for clean edges before the epoxy becomes rock hard.

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