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Art Eatman · March 13, 2006, 07:55 PM

Gee. I just happen to have one of those.

I haven't had to mess with the bedding at all, so far. 1/2-MOA for three shots, with most any old ammo. I did put a Timney trigger in it.

Anyhow, I've always shimmed out at the forearm tip after I've free-floated the forearm. I use kitchen wax paper, since it won't absorb moisture. I cut a 1/2" or 3/4" strip. Fold it back and forth for thickness until it takes about a five-pound pull to allow insertion of the shim.

If the groups stil aren't down tight, do like Scorch says and glass-bed. And work up a couple of tailored loads for it...

, Art

March 13, 2006, 07:55 PM	#3
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Gee. I just happen to have one of those. I haven't had to mess with the bedding at all, so far. 1/2-MOA for three shots, with most any old ammo. I did put a Timney trigger in it. Anyhow, I've always shimmed out at the forearm tip after I've free-floated the forearm. I use kitchen wax paper, since it won't absorb moisture. I cut a 1/2" or 3/4" strip. Fold it back and forth for thickness until it takes about a five-pound pull to allow insertion of the shim. If the groups stil aren't down tight, do like Scorch says and glass-bed. And work up a couple of tailored loads for it... , Art