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Post by Bronko22000 09/03/22, 02:53 pm

does anyone know where I can find a video on how to bed a sidelock?  I've been looking on line and can't find a good video on bedding for accurizing.
I'm in the same boat as Lewis. I want to eliminate every possible variable when I'm shooting.  Bullets, powder, lube, even screw/wedge tightness must be the same.
I feel bedding will help eliminate just one more thing that can affect accuracy.
If there isn't one out there I may just make one myself doing a before and after accuracy test.....
Of course it is gong to take a while to do it.
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Post by Buckskins&BlackPowder 09/03/22, 03:04 pm

not a video, but i show where to put the bedding. Johnsons paste wax works great as a release agent. One thin coat, give it a few minutes to set up, then hit it with another thin coat for added insurance.
https://bs-bp.forumotion.com/t354-building-the-traditions-st-louis-hawken-kit-gun#830
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Post by Bronko22000 09/03/22, 09:59 pm

Thanks Jon. What do you suggest? Something like a dime size "pillar"?
One video I watched the man bedded the entire bottom of the barrel channel. I thought that was really overkill.
I use Johnsons paste wax also. Good stuff.
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Post by Buckskins&BlackPowder 10/03/22, 11:27 am

Bed the tang and the first 4 inches at the fore stock and at the breech.
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Post by Bronko22000 10/03/22, 03:28 pm

Jon do you leave a small area ahead the tang for the barrel to pivot in without the botton flat digging into the bedding?
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Post by Buckskins&BlackPowder 10/03/22, 03:34 pm

Yes 3/4 to an inch.
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