700 bdl overbed/ storage compartment

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several guys have inquired about bedding the bdl stock solid for storage, here goes. lots of pics

this a a HS stock im prepping for Howa, first i sit the action in the stock lined up with screws in place and mark the rear edges with a sharp pencil [img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0764.jpg"img] [img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0765.jpg"img]
then i tape the stock off with blue painters tape, the blue makes a good defined line to dremel against
[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0766.jpg"img]
next comes the fun part, this shows the cutter i use in the dremel. one must be very careful or you will make a scar in a hurry [img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0767.jpg"img]
next i dremel all around the edges and the interior of the stock and scuff the block as well. you will notice my (hold) on the dremel . I hold overhanded with my fingers firmly planted on the stock and controll the movement with the rear hand also fingers against stock. if you dont you WILL mess up a good stock.. [img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0768.jpg"img]
this is what it looks like after the dremel chews on it a while
[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0769.jpg"img]
[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0771.jpg"img]
then i drill 1/8" holes in the block at different angles to give the bedding something to bite into..
[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0772.jpg"img]
next comes the filler block ( styrofoam) this needs to be cut very snug and any cracks filled with putty
[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0773.jpg"img]
[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0774.jpg"img]
[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/DSC_0775.jpg"img]
I try to get about 3/16-1/4" depth between the action and filler block. this one gets put up till the barreled action gets back from black ice, if there is any interest i will take some more pics of the bedding process, if not I have bored you long enough...Bill

[lwh723]

Definitely keep them coming!

[lakeplainshunter]

I would like to see the rest of the process also.

[jims]

Good clear photos.

[howa]

Very interesting to see some of what goes into all this. You are the man Bill!

[nwtflogan]

great info and pics bill!!!!

[dannoboone]

Not boring, guy.

Very good advice on the way to hold the Dremel. I mainly do
laminates and that advice is especially true when going over soft
wood to hard glue to soft wood again. It can jump and mar before
one realizes it, and in a micro-second, to boot.

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Thanks Bill.

[hayman]

Neat to see how things come to life

[Deleted]

Great photos great lesson Bill.....Howa is going to have ANOTHER
fine one there,lol......
Greenhorn

[jims]

Nice work.

[howa]

Mar 10, 2012 10:40:44 GMT -5 @greenhorn said:

Great photos great lesson Bill.....Howa is going to have ANOTHER
fine one there,lol......
Greenhorn

I am very excited about this one, it's gonna be different, I'll leave it at that for now.

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Bill, thanks for setting up this thread!
It was very helpful in my first adventure at bedding my .416
(OK, I'll be honest I printed off every picture on your thread and taped it to the cabinet on my bench while doing the bedding)
If it wasn't for this thread you posted, my stock would've looked like someone was trying to pave it with asphalt! ;D

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some day I will take some pics of the actual bedding but right now I just dont have time, I have three weeks to get all my stuff done and then I go hunting for two weeks in Ohio (bow) and indiana (muzzer gun)