Bedding material in this section of the stock?

[charlie b]

I had thought about adding some lead to that area :)

[GrenGuy]

I had thought about adding some lead to that area :)

Can be beneficial at the Bench. Could add to discomfort if carried in the field.

[charlie b]

Yep, I don't carry anything but a pistol in the field anymore.

[Sh40674]

So no harm in adding some bedding material there?

[Dave Hoback]

As long as the bedding doesn’t touch the barrel or stress it any way, it’s fine. However, I wouldn’t expect any kind of benefit from this.

[GrenGuy]

If You want to add stiffness without weight, You could glass a length of carbon fiber tube in there. Drill holes in it for bite.

If You want to add stiffness and weight, You could glass a length of All Thread in there.

I use Pollyester Resin for these jobs. It’s easier and cheaper than Bedding Material.