How to remove epoxy bedding

[Slooshark1]

I bought a Remington 700 BDL stock from a CGNer that had been epoxy bedded for another rifle. How the heck do I remove this without buggering up the stock?

Best regards,

Slooshark1

 

[tiriaq]

Carefully. I would use a carbide cutter and hand grinder. You will have to remove enough to create space for the new bedding compound. Keep in mind that you will need contact surfaces to position the barrelled action while the new bedding cures.

 

[husqvarna]

A Dremel tool works great for this sort of work. The bits and stones come in a variety of sizes, so working in tight areas is a lot easier. Rather than removing all of the bedding, you might want consider only removing some of it and then re-bedding it to fit your action and barrel.
Chris

 

[dan belisle]

You can also heat it and peel it out, in strips. Be careful though, too much heat is not your friend here. - dan

 

[Donny Fenn1]

does it have to be removed? as in will the new barreled action not fit?
most 700s will fit in each others bedding...at least in my experience..

 

[husqvarna]

does it have to be removed? as in will the new barreled action not fit?
most 700s will fit in each others bedding...at least in my experience..

My point exactly...only minimal work should be required to re-bed to the new action. I presume they were both 700's.

 

[Salty]

If using a dremel or any kind of grinder, wear a dust mask. Epoxy's great stuff but not at all for your lungs!

 

[762shooter]

Yes, use carbide cutter.

Carefully. I would use a carbide cutter and hand grinder. You will have to remove enough to create space for the new bedding compound. Keep in mind that you will need contact surfaces to position the barrelled action while the new bedding cures.

Its hard stuff and will wear out a cheap rotary file or burr quickly. Don't take out more than you have to or you'll just have to put it back in.

 

[bigbull]

The proper way to remove the bedding is to use a milling machine and accurately mill it out with the stock solidly held in a proper vise. A handheld Dremel is not your friend for accurate work especially around the stockline. Others have suggested that part of the beding be left in to provide a foundation for the new bedding job, I would also agree with this approach as long as the new bedding is compatible with the existing one. Also head the warning about using a mask. If you use a Dremel use burrs that are designed for aluminium, wood and plastic work or they will heat the existing bedding and plug up your burrs.
bigbull