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I am going to bed a Remington barreled action into a used Brown Precision stock. Freebie for a relative. This is a straightforward job on the action. The barrel channel is slightly off center and larger than the factory barrel that is on the action. I am going to clean that up. My question is this, Rather than bed the barrel channel with Acra Glas, can I use the bondo that I am using on the stock to bed the barrel? I would think the bondo is lighter than the AcraGlas but will it hold up? Since I only want to do this one time, I would appreciate your comments NRA Life Member NRA Charter Member Golden Eagles | ||
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use acraGEL not glas don't use bondo . it will chip i do suggest using marinetex grey over all others opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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What jeff said Bondo is auto body filler and is best when used 1/8" thick or less. It's very brittle and has near zero structural strength. Acragel on the other hand is just about the end all be all of structural reinforced resins. It's strong has great adhesion strength and is not very brittle at all even though it's harder then a whores heart. and it's nearly as thick and won't run all over the place. All my bedding jobs are done with acragel not glass The other thing is WHY are you using bondo on the stock in the first place?? www.KLStottlemyer.com Deport the Homeless and Give the Illegals citizenship. AT LEAST THE ILLEGALS WILL WORK | |||
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My guess is that he is using Bondo to fill imperfections in the stock. I find that most fiberglass stocks have a few small voids. A great reason to NOT use bondo is the fact that, being polyester based, it tends to shrink. Because it shrinks there is a built in stress in the bond between the bondo and the part being repaired. Another great reason not to use bondo in the barrel channel is the fact that it is porous and holds water. If not sealed it will cause rust. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Bondo works great for "filling in" a barrel channel on composite stocks. The application of a good paint product will seal it. _______________________________________________________________________________ This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend, it is my life. | |||
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The best bedding compound, by far, is Devcon 10110. I used Acragel until I found the Devcon. It's a little more expensive, but stronger and easier to work with. It is also good for changing or repairing synthetic stocks. A $27, one pound can will do 5 or 6 bedding jobs......Tom SCI lifer NRA Patron DRSS DSC | |||
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what are the diffrences between acra glass and acra gel?? I have used acra glass in the passed | |||
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glass -- hot syrup, running over hot pancakes gel - thick white gravy/warm butter, not melted opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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Jeff I hope you have a fast metabolism. Hot syrup, Pancakes, warm butter, thick white gravy. Sounds like the menu down at the local breakfast shop. www.KLStottlemyer.com Deport the Homeless and Give the Illegals citizenship. AT LEAST THE ILLEGALS WILL WORK | |||
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Do a search for micro -ballons . Check the hobby shops wich are using this on flying model aircraft. Mask off barrel and mix micro-ballons with accra glass to form a paste. Glenn | |||
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so now I'm confused and hungry  thanks I got it  | |||
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