pillar or full action re- bedding on Browning X Bolt Hunter
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My first handload trials were around 1" or a little more for 3 shots haven't really shot it that much yet. Just mainly curious if there are any steps that can be taken to tighten them up a little more just in case I can't seem to find a sweet spot load for it. I'd like to get 3/4" or a little less with handloads if, I do my part. Thanks!
When properly done- receiver bedding and pillars will almost always improve accuracy.
Without it, there's a near certain probability that the action is going to move in the stock under recoil, and that's what affects the consistency of the location of the muzzle when the bullet leaves the barrel.
Bedding "locks" the receiver into place-not allowing it to move- while the pillars eliminate stress points on the receiver resulting from contact with the stock.
Both is best, if doing only one I would do the receiver.
If you DIY, be sure to research thoroughly. If done improperly (like clamping one spot on the receiver to the stock while curing), you can actually induce stress into the receiver, and make it worse. Not rocket science, I've done plenty of them and it's not difficult if you've got basic woodworking experience and a Dremel...
Without it, there's a near certain probability that the action is going to move in the stock under recoil, and that's what affects the consistency of the location of the muzzle when the bullet leaves the barrel.
Bedding "locks" the receiver into place-not allowing it to move- while the pillars eliminate stress points on the receiver resulting from contact with the stock.
Both is best, if doing only one I would do the receiver.
If you DIY, be sure to research thoroughly. If done improperly (like clamping one spot on the receiver to the stock while curing), you can actually induce stress into the receiver, and make it worse. Not rocket science, I've done plenty of them and it's not difficult if you've got basic woodworking experience and a Dremel...
Should never take a "lot of pressure" to get the action back into a stock.
The fit should be snug (that's the idea- no movement), but you shouldn't have to fight it. That's an indication that something is wrong- and could possibly be inducing stress points onto the receiver and affecting your accuracy.
Also...take a business card and slide it between the barrel and stock it's entire length to check for free-float.
The fit should be snug (that's the idea- no movement), but you shouldn't have to fight it. That's an indication that something is wrong- and could possibly be inducing stress points onto the receiver and affecting your accuracy.
Also...take a business card and slide it between the barrel and stock it's entire length to check for free-float.