Bedding a Howa 1500

tINY · January 11, 2006, 04:45 AM

I got the Bell and Carlson medalist stock for my 1500 300 WM.

After removing the flashing from the front of the Lug contact area and hogging out the barrel channel, I find that the receiver doesn't stay put. It rocks up and down slightly (and strings shots vertically).

So, I'm gonna have to glass bed it.

Two questions:

Should I bed it like a Mauser (back or lug, bottom of receiver and 2" of barrel)?

Does anyone think that adding pillars to the aluminum chassis is worth the hassle, or should I just rely on the aluminum and composite to provide consistent tension on the action screws?

Thanks...

-tINY

mtnboomer · January 11, 2006, 05:02 AM

You shouldn't have to bed any of the barrel on the Howa. You only do it on a military Mauser action because it flexes at the thumb cut-out on the receiver.

Remember to put 2 pieces of electrical tape on the front and sides of the barrel lug to get the proper gap.

Don't worry about pillars right now. If the bedding alone doesn't solve the problem simply drill out the stock screw holes later and add them.

Remember to take some old business cards with you to the range after bedding the stock in case the barrel needs a pressure point in the forend.

tINY · January 11, 2006, 02:25 PM

Thanks.

I'm really hoping to leave it free-floating (so I don't have to worry about slinging up in the field and changing POI).

I'll resist urges to bed the back of the barrel......

-tINY

T. O'Heir · January 13, 2006, 12:33 AM

The action rocks because it doesn't fit the stock. Use some lay out dye or magic marker to find the high spot and remove it.
Bedding is done to the whole receiver to the end of the chamber area. Free floating may or may not help. Not all rifles like it. Sounds like your's doesn't. Try a pressure point just aft of the end of the forestock. Remember the release agent.

January 11, 2006, 04:45 AM	#1
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	Bedding a Howa 1500 I got the Bell and Carlson medalist stock for my 1500 300 WM. After removing the flashing from the front of the Lug contact area and hogging out the barrel channel, I find that the receiver doesn't stay put. It rocks up and down slightly (and strings shots vertically). So, I'm gonna have to glass bed it. Two questions: Should I bed it like a Mauser (back or lug, bottom of receiver and 2" of barrel)? Does anyone think that adding pillars to the aluminum chassis is worth the hassle, or should I just rely on the aluminum and composite to provide consistent tension on the action screws? Thanks... -tINY

January 11, 2006, 05:02 AM	#2
mtnboomer Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Location: Oklahoma by birth. America by the grace of God. Posts: 635	You shouldn't have to bed any of the barrel on the Howa. You only do it on a military Mauser action because it flexes at the thumb cut-out on the receiver. Remember to put 2 pieces of electrical tape on the front and sides of the barrel lug to get the proper gap. Don't worry about pillars right now. If the bedding alone doesn't solve the problem simply drill out the stock screw holes later and add them. Remember to take some old business cards with you to the range after bedding the stock in case the barrel needs a pressure point in the forend. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati (If all else fails - play dead!) Support the Second Amendment. Join the NRA > http://www.nra.org < Oklahoma State & Big 12 - #1 GO POKES!!!!!

January 11, 2006, 02:25 PM	#3
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	Thanks. I'm really hoping to leave it free-floating (so I don't have to worry about slinging up in the field and changing POI). I'll resist urges to bed the back of the barrel...... -tINY

January 13, 2006, 12:33 AM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	The action rocks because it doesn't fit the stock. Use some lay out dye or magic marker to find the high spot and remove it. Bedding is done to the whole receiver to the end of the chamber area. Free floating may or may not help. Not all rifles like it. Sounds like your's doesn't. Try a pressure point just aft of the end of the forestock. Remember the release agent.