Glass bedding an Axis/Edge

[Sundo]

Is it possible to glass bed an Axis/Edge in the factory stock?

[RICK JAMES 888]

From my research the answer is yes.

The recoil lug set up is similar to a tikka t3. what follows is a description of how to do it from Nathan at

http://www.ballisticstudies.com/

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You are dead right, the methods for bedding are different. You will need to use the same methods as applied to the Tikka T3 which is almost identical.
So, the stock stabilizing is done first, filling any skeletal voids right through to the tang.
When bedding the T3/Axis, the lug should be araldyted into the recess of the action, left to set, then the whole thing inserted into the bedding compound mortice.
Its a tricky job, you have to ensure that only the front face of the lug touches the action, the top and rear must be free.
You can use a sliver of insulation tape to achieve clearance, but you have to be very careful with it all, also being careful not to allow the araldyte to squelch against the front face of the lug.
Along with this, compound needs to be dribbled into the gap between the lug and the sides of the action to prevent massive air bubbling.
You also need to ensure that the stock (at the lug slot) is hogged right out so that the lug doesn’t get a severe bump as the action is inserted into the mortice, breaking the araldyte bond and ruining the tolerences.
One mistake and the job is screwed- primarily because, in its current form as a floating lug, there is a level of slop in the action which is taken up under recoil. Tikka were immensely cunning/innovative with this design which is copied in the Savage. Its an annoying set up to work with but it can be done.
The bedding compound is applied to the stock but I also dribble the compound around the lug where it meets the action, a minute or two prior to bringing the parts together. Again, this dribble of compound is critical to prevent air being trapped in the nooks and crannies.

After its all done, the araldyte bond will break when the barrel is struck with a mallet as per the usual procedure, leaving the ali lug fixed in the bedding.
Hope that helps, I understand it will be difficult to take it all in, in one go. Take your time, thats the key, just take it one step at a time.

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Nathan is very helpful and will even walk you through the process via email or Skype. His site is well worth a look.