Bedding compound 2nd pour possible ?

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danyboy

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I could use a little help here about rifle stock beddings.
This is my first bedding job and, according to a gunsmith after showing him pictures of it as well as target results, I screwed up on it. I only left two pressure points under the action like you see on a Tikka T3 Lite synthetic stock. In this case, it is on my hand made walnut stock.
I used Miles Gilbert bedding kit. My question:
Will I have to remove the old bedding or pour a 2nd shot of this epoxy on top of the old one to solve my problem ?
Thanks,
danyboy
 
I don't know about the product you used but we often ended up adding a "skim coat" of Acra-Glass if the first batch left any gaps or voids.

You have to make absolutely sure that any release agent residue is gone.
 
You shouldn't have to remove the first pour to make a second pour. Just remember to rough up the surface on the material that is already in your stock so the next layer will have something to adhere to and to get rid of the release agent on the surface of the epoxy already in the stock.

Also, remember to get rid of as many bubbles in the epoxy as you can before putting the action in the stock. You can do this by tapping the cup you mixed the resin in against a benchtop or a vise. This will give you a much better pour and finish.

You did mask off the barreled action, right?
 
+1 on rough up the first pour. Not sure what you mean by only two pressure point's/ Rear tang and under the front of the action and recoil lug? That is how I do mine and never had a problem with it. But gaps do need filled I think.
 
I would thoroughly clean the first coat with acetone followed by some sandpaper. Then apply a skim coat of bedding. This assumes the barreled action has been properly covered with release agent.
 
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