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Does a custom stock for .22lr really need to be bedded?


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I guess it all depends on what you expect.  I kinda lean towards it’s not worth the effort for the casual shooter, but maybe if you’re talking about distance or competition then it might help.

Then again, if the action isn’t secure, then a fancy new stock isn’t worth it. I have a 10/22 with a Boyd’s stocks bought about 12 years ago, it’s tight and accurate, but things do change over the years.  Usually not for the best.

I think @Hozzie knows a thing or two about this subject.

 

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Rimfires are absolutely affected by bedding, but like anything it depends on what you are trying to get out of it and honestly how well the bedding is done.  Most use Devcon these days.  It's simple enough to do, but unless you are going install pillars as well it's probably not going to be worth the effort.

What kind of rifle are we talking about?

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11 hours ago, Hozzie said:

Rimfires are absolutely affected by bedding, but like anything it depends on what you are trying to get out of it and honestly how well the bedding is done.  Most use Devcon these days.  It's simple enough to do, but unless you are going install pillars as well it's probably not going to be worth the effort.

What kind of rifle are we talking about?

Ruger American but I only shoot off the bench. I have some more expensive rifles but took this on a trade and thought I would step it up a little..

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I would slap it in it and try it first.  If it is decent (I would think 1" outside to outside) with decent ammo at 50 yards would be about as good as that gun will do on a regular basis unless it is an exceptional example.  If it's worse than that, you could try bedding it, but I probably wouldn't put a whole lot of time into it if it doesn't shoot halfway decent to start.  
 

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