Bedding a Ruger 77 Mark II

rc · June 25, 2017, 05:52 PM

I have a laminated stocked 243 Ruger that I purchased used. The forend was sanded out to free float but it doesn't shoot very well like that. I want to bed the front lug, rear lug and forend. I am considering adding pillars. Is there a good product people like for pillars at Lowe's or Home Depot that I can look for? What bedding compound do you like that gives the maximum work time but doesn't run too bad. I believe there are some gels. What should I look for? Point me in the right direction. I want to do this right the first time. The stock is a beautiful checkered laminate factory stock.

Glockgreat23 · June 25, 2017, 08:39 PM

I don't know why and this might not hold true for everyone, but in my experience, rugers shoot better floated with just a touch of upward pressure in the tip

Ricekila · June 26, 2017, 07:24 AM

Brass hose bib connection -- cut the threads off --

( pics from a 10/22 - but same printable )

After spin filing it should look like this --

Measure stock thickness & add a little bit --

How I do it -- set in the top one so its just proud of the stock J/B weld or Agraglass in - then trim the bottom one till they just touch - then epoxy in with a tight screw --

( ^^ This pic was epoxing in the brass & bottom pillar -- then I slathered J/B on the top and sanded smooth till the brass was cleaned off )

Don't forget to use release agent on the bolt & washers --

I forgot what part # it is -- bring your take down screw --

June 25, 2017, 05:52 PM	#1
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,763	Bedding a Ruger 77 Mark II I have a laminated stocked 243 Ruger that I purchased used. The forend was sanded out to free float but it doesn't shoot very well like that. I want to bed the front lug, rear lug and forend. I am considering adding pillars. Is there a good product people like for pillars at Lowe's or Home Depot that I can look for? What bedding compound do you like that gives the maximum work time but doesn't run too bad. I believe there are some gels. What should I look for? Point me in the right direction. I want to do this right the first time. The stock is a beautiful checkered laminate factory stock.

June 26, 2017, 07:24 AM	#3
Ricekila Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2017 Location: Lawnguyland, NY Posts: 169	Brass hose bib connection -- cut the threads off -- ( pics from a 10/22 - but same printable ) After spin filing it should look like this -- Measure stock thickness & add a little bit -- How I do it -- set in the top one so its just proud of the stock J/B weld or Agraglass in - then trim the bottom one till they just touch - then epoxy in with a tight screw -- ( ^^ This pic was epoxing in the brass & bottom pillar -- then I slathered J/B on the top and sanded smooth till the brass was cleaned off ) Don't forget to use release agent on the bolt & washers -- I forgot what part # it is -- bring your take down screw -- __________________ NRA Instructor / RSO & NRA Life Member / S.A.F.E. Armorer / 03-FFL / Moist Nugget gun nut / Ammosexual / COR of a Venturing Crew / And a right wing Republican Jew with guns Μολών Λaβέ Last edited by Ricekila; June 26, 2017 at 01:11 PM.

June 25, 2017, 08:39 PM	#2
Glockgreat23 Member Join Date: January 2, 2016 Posts: 89	I don't know why and this might not hold true for everyone, but in my experience, rugers shoot better floated with just a touch of upward pressure in the tip