i think i really messed up

**jgerrington** · 08-16-2010, 09:42 PM

While I am waiting on my barrel to arrive (long time) I just had to bed the pillars to the stock using devcon steel putty. Couldn't wait do do something. Then I got to thinking (days later) they could be off center and I sat my action in and tightened the screws. Sure enough it is ever so slightly canted to one side. The action is Not bedded yet. Is this something I could fix by bedding the action level or will it be ok. Or have I totally messed this wood stock up?

**Blue Avenger** · 08-16-2010, 10:32 PM

you can fix it.
worst case you have to grind a piller down a bit before you bed the whole action with the devcon. it will be just as solid.

davemuzz · 08-17-2010, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Blue Avenger

you can fix it.
worst case you have to grind a piller down a bit before you bed the whole action with the devcon. it will be just as solid.

Yeah. I agree 100%. You haven't "Screwed the pooch". You may have to grind the post down a bit if it's off center.....but that's no big deal. Once you bed it with Davcon (the peanut butter consistency type) it will be as solid as a Johnny Carson marriage! ;D HA!! Just kiddin! (Only old guys will get that) You will be good to go!

The last Davcon bedding I did...it had factory pillers in it.....and they were off center!!!.....So, don't feel bad and don't be concerned about it.

Dave

**jgerrington** · 08-17-2010, 09:47 AM

Thanks for the advice guys. I will just try to center it best I can. Got to thinking as long as I get the stock and scope level with the bore it should not matter. This is my first build so I now know to bed the pillars with the action.