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Harry Bonar · December 25, 2005, 10:44 AM

Dear Shjooter:
Be sure to float that bbl out from the action face out! And, use a carboard piece to check with - snipers in Nam wanted a channel wide enough to wipe debris from underneath the bbl! The Nam era sniper I used to do work for wanted at least 1/16" on each side!
If you wanted to, you could also "glass bed" that recoil lug area - I've noticed Rugers slide around unless you do this and makes floating easier in the center of the channel.
Hope this helps!
Harry B.

December 25, 2005, 10:44 AM	#4
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	floating Dear Shjooter: Be sure to float that bbl out from the action face out! And, use a carboard piece to check with - snipers in Nam wanted a channel wide enough to wipe debris from underneath the bbl! The Nam era sniper I used to do work for wanted at least 1/16" on each side! If you wanted to, you could also "glass bed" that recoil lug area - I've noticed Rugers slide around unless you do this and makes floating easier in the center of the channel. Hope this helps! Harry B.