Acraglas Gel

Blindstitch · January 4, 2020, 10:30 PM

Just bedded my rifle and I was looking at the directions and it said I can remove the action from the stock in 10 hours and shoot after 2 days. Is it going to be any easier or harder to remove after 10 hours?

Was thinking about setting it and forgetting it for a few days just to make sure it's all good to go. Any problems with that?

HiBC · January 5, 2020, 12:35 AM

There are probably some advantages and disadvantages both ways.

I've had good luck with the gel.I wouldn't worry too much,either way,myself.

But instead of listening to me,call a tech rep at Brownells.

Blindstitch · January 5, 2020, 02:21 AM

I'll probably give it a bit longer but I'm feeling better now. A few hours ago the scrap on the cardboard felt like a milk dud and now It feels a bit harder. I found some other directions that suggested 72 degrees was the best temp to do the work in and my place is a bit colder.

I hope the release agent that comes in the kit is good because I put 3 coats of it on and don't want a huge fight getting it out. Best part is I still have a lot of it left over for other projects.

Scorch · January 5, 2020, 04:00 AM

I generally leave them at least overnight so the resin hardens up completely.

Don Fischer · January 5, 2020, 01:41 PM

I don't use those products made to bed rifles much. My favorite bedding compound is J.B. Weld. I suspect what apply's to one product's apply's to all of them. I let the barrel action set up for about one hour and then tork down the action screw. Never timed how long I lt it sit before removing the barrel action, Guess four or five hours or even over night. Once the stuff set's up I'd think it's good to go. Used Birchwood Casey stuff a lot and pretty much same routine. Leaving it longer can't hurt a thing though. Don't worry about the release agent, you put it in right it works. I use auto wax for a release agent and never stuck one.

T. O'Heir · January 5, 2020, 03:34 PM

"...at least overnight..." Yep. If it's easy to get the stock off after the bedding isn't right. I have to thump the muzzle on something soft to get the stock off my Cooey with an M70A stock.

Blindstitch · January 5, 2020, 08:41 PM

I must have done it right. It was a pain to remove but it came out eventually. Things cleaned up nicely and it has a nice healthy freefloat. And my front action screw actually tightens down again without a washer.

I only wish I didn't have to take the scope off but now I have a reason to hit the range when it warms up a bit.

jfruser · January 6, 2020, 12:38 PM

DF:

How has the JB Weld worked for you over time? Does the epoxy go bad after some years or react to anything?

I used the kit sold by Midway(1) and had great results on a Ruger American rifle in a Boyd's stock, but I was left with a lot left over and a year+ until my next stock. Not willing to re-use year+ old open epoxy on a gun I care about. JB Weld comes in smaller increments and gets used up more quickly.

(1) Great kit, came with all the expendable materials a noob needs. Made this noob look like I knew what I was doing.

Don Fischer · January 6, 2020, 02:20 PM

Never had one go bad with anything I've used. I don't spend a week hunting and leave the gun outside every night either or worse laying in the canoe. I think people that have the best luck with their rifle's take care of them.

jfruser · January 6, 2020, 03:22 PM

DF wrote:
"I think people that have the best luck with their rifle's take care of them."

Heh.

January 4, 2020, 10:30 PM	#1
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,696	Acraglas Gel Just bedded my rifle and I was looking at the directions and it said I can remove the action from the stock in 10 hours and shoot after 2 days. Is it going to be any easier or harder to remove after 10 hours? Was thinking about setting it and forgetting it for a few days just to make sure it's all good to go. Any problems with that? __________________ NRA Lifetime Member

January 5, 2020, 02:21 AM	#3
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,696	I'll probably give it a bit longer but I'm feeling better now. A few hours ago the scrap on the cardboard felt like a milk dud and now It feels a bit harder. I found some other directions that suggested 72 degrees was the best temp to do the work in and my place is a bit colder. I hope the release agent that comes in the kit is good because I put 3 coats of it on and don't want a huge fight getting it out. Best part is I still have a lot of it left over for other projects. __________________ NRA Lifetime Member

January 5, 2020, 04:00 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	I generally leave them at least overnight so the resin hardens up completely. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 5, 2020, 08:41 PM	#7
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,696	I must have done it right. It was a pain to remove but it came out eventually. Things cleaned up nicely and it has a nice healthy freefloat. And my front action screw actually tightens down again without a washer. I only wish I didn't have to take the scope off but now I have a reason to hit the range when it warms up a bit. __________________ NRA Lifetime Member

January 6, 2020, 12:38 PM	#8
jfruser Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 350	DF: How has the JB Weld worked for you over time? Does the epoxy go bad after some years or react to anything? I used the kit sold by Midway(1) and had great results on a Ruger American rifle in a Boyd's stock, but I was left with a lot left over and a year+ until my next stock. Not willing to re-use year+ old open epoxy on a gun I care about. JB Weld comes in smaller increments and gets used up more quickly. (1) Great kit, came with all the expendable materials a noob needs. Made this noob look like I knew what I was doing. __________________ Regards, jfruser "Books and bullets have their own destinies."----Bob Ross

January 5, 2020, 12:35 AM	#2
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,350	There are probably some advantages and disadvantages both ways. I've had good luck with the gel.I wouldn't worry too much,either way,myself. But instead of listening to me,call a tech rep at Brownells.

January 5, 2020, 01:41 PM	#5
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	I don't use those products made to bed rifles much. My favorite bedding compound is J.B. Weld. I suspect what apply's to one product's apply's to all of them. I let the barrel action set up for about one hour and then tork down the action screw. Never timed how long I lt it sit before removing the barrel action, Guess four or five hours or even over night. Once the stuff set's up I'd think it's good to go. Used Birchwood Casey stuff a lot and pretty much same routine. Leaving it longer can't hurt a thing though. Don't worry about the release agent, you put it in right it works. I use auto wax for a release agent and never stuck one.

January 5, 2020, 03:34 PM	#6
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...at least overnight..." Yep. If it's easy to get the stock off after the bedding isn't right. I have to thump the muzzle on something soft to get the stock off my Cooey with an M70A stock.

January 6, 2020, 02:20 PM	#9
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	Never had one go bad with anything I've used. I don't spend a week hunting and leave the gun outside every night either or worse laying in the canoe. I think people that have the best luck with their rifle's take care of them.

January 6, 2020, 03:22 PM	#10
jfruser Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 350	DF wrote: "I think people that have the best luck with their rifle's take care of them." Heh. __________________ Regards, jfruser "Books and bullets have their own destinies."----Bob Ross