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How to Glass Bed a Rifle

By NRA Staff (RSS)

July 15, 2012

Glass bedding provides a solid platform for the action of a rifle to sit, and mates the action to the stock, preventing any movement. While there are many ways to bed a rifle, the procedure is basically the same. With careful planning and a little homework you can get professional performance from your bedding job. Here are the steps to bed your rifle like a pro.
Reasons for Bedding
Inspect the Stock
Ensure Fit
Bedding Kits
Release Agent
Mixing the Compound
Follow Directions
Applying the Bedding Compound
Keep the Old Stock
Installing the Action
Free Float the Barrel
Allow to Cure
Check the Action
Remove Overflow
Chip it Out
Give it a Rap
Unwanted Compound
Clean the Crevices
Relieve the Screw Holes
Head to the Range
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1 Response to How to Glass Bed a Rifle

Nick wrote:
May 25, 2012

I am a NRA member and subscribe to American Hunter, as well as, other hunting magazines. I have never heard of glass bedding a rifle. As a matter of fact, the gunsmith who removed and replaced the butt plate made no mention of glass bedding. Perhaps he just thought I was aware of the process and would apply it. I would like to know if it always necessary to glass bed a rifle. I recently dismantled my Springfierld 30-06 and refinished the stock. I was about to reassemble the gun when I came across this article on glass bedding a rifle. My gun is a 1903 30-06 manufactured in 1923 and has a sporterized stock. While I am not a gunsmith the action and barrel has a nice tight fit with the stock. Thanks for your feedback. Sincerely, Nick