[gmcfixer]

I REALLY need to bed my 10/22. I have a Yukon stock with quite a bit of slop in it. I have some Titanium Devcon at home that I would like to use. Is this a suitable substitute for Acraglass?

Sorry Vincent, I have got to open my big mouth.

Wables,

I've never used the Titanium Devcon, but many times I've used the quick dry devcon epoxy to bed 10/22s. Now some folks are going to harp on using it. I have had zero problems with it. No shrinkage, no cracking or seperating. Its a 22lr not a 300 win mag, you don't need super high strength. I have a stock that is still in use today that was bedded using Devcon 5 years ago, no problems.

As far as release agents I use crisco shortening. OK folks time for you to throw a fit ...... insert temper tantum here ......... If you are using a quick dry epoxy you be pulling it from the stock about 15 to 20 minutes after you slaped it together and that isn't enough time with Devcon quick dry to produce the heat needed to melt the shortening. I've done around a half doven stocks this one, no problems with any of them and not once did I lock one together.

Keep in mind people ...... this is only applied to 10/22s. I have bedded a number of centerfires and used stronger stuff! Also keep in mind most bedding agents are epoxy, ussually with fiberglass mat added or something simular. If you try my method, and follow the directions I've given in the past it will work flawless ..... and no I don't garantee anything .... your the one doing it not me.

These two guns are bedding with Devcon, both shoot great and gave no problem!

Dave Z.

 

[gmcfixer]

Vincent,

No biggie guy, as in the past we have found an understanding between the two schools of thought. For those who don't know Vincent and I had a lengthy debate on this very subject and I think we both respect each others opinions after it was all over and done with. I see nothing wrong with using kits, but I also see nothing wrong with using an alternative method if done with common sense and as Wables has done here a little testing.

Wables,

Good deal on your tests, I did much the same when I did the Devcon route the first time. It is wise to do so. Let us know how it comes out!

Dave Z.