Glass vs Pillar Bedding a rifle

[trsmith1818]

Can someone please explain the differences, and which is more beneficial for accuracy?

 

[DrMike]

Either method of firming up the action can contribute to accuracy. Pillar bedding refers to embedding pillars (aluminum or steel) into the stock so that the action is made stiffer through contact with the pillars. Glass bedding refers to using fiberglass to ensure that the action matches the stock in such a way that any movement is reduced, or ideally, eliminated. As I said, either methods can contribute to accuracy. If a rifle has the potential to shoot well (and most modern rifles will probably shoot better than the rifleman is capable of shooting) it can often be made to shoot more accurately through ensuring that the action is stiffened.

 

[trsmith1818]

so which method do you feel is more beneficial to accuracy?

 

[wildgene]

so which method do you feel is more beneficial to accuracy?

...pillar bedded w/ glass, glass bedding mates the action w/ the stock, the pillars provide a way to secure the bedded action to the stock w/ consistent torque & minimal compression (hard to over-torque/ compress pillars, easy to over-torque & compress wood & even glass)...

 

[SJB358]

I think Pillars are the way to go in some cases. They allow the action to be tightened down exactly the same, every single time. I do still glass some rifles, but pillars really take the stock outta the equation when you are looking for guilt edged accuracy. Really, you should do both of them together for a really fine finished product. Scotty

 

[trsmith1818]

anyone know of a good person that can glass and pillar bed my weatherby vanguard? I live in chicago, but would obviously ship

 

[SJB358]

I would ask Jim who his smith is. I believe he is kinda close to your area and from the looks of Jim's rifles, he does excellent work. Scotty

 

[DrMike]

Ask around in your area. Inquire at the local gun store. Usually, these fellows will know who does smithing. Pillar bedding and skim bedding is not particularly difficult. You can ask Scotty how hard it is as he has now bedded a couple of his own rifles. I would imagine that if you are willing to take the time, you can do the job yourself. Another possibility is to Email Brownells, asking them if they know of someone who does smithing in your area. It is a virtual certainty that any smith in North America buys material from Brownells.

 

[SJB358]

Ask around in your area. Inquire at the local gun store. Usually, these fellows will know who does smithing. Pillar bedding and skim bedding is not particularly difficult. You can ask Scotty how hard it is as he has now bedded a couple of his own rifles. I would imagine that if you are willing to take the time, you can do the job yourself. Another possibility is to Email Brownells, asking them if they know of someone who does smithing in your area. It is a virtual certainty that any smith in North America buys material from Brownells.

That is a great point. Pillars cost about 10.00 and a jar of Acra Gel is about 25.00 and will do multiple rifles. If you have a little bit of skill with a dremel tool and sand paper, you can likely get it done pretty nicely. I still tend to make a bigger mess than I should, but the bedding seems sound, even if I end up with a little extra bedding compound on my scope! :lol: Scotty

 

[DrMike]

even if I end up with a little extra bedding compound on my scope!

They make new scopes every day. Purchasing a new scope will stimulate the economy and keep the government solvent. The President speaks of that as "investing" is you borrow the money to buy. :lol:

 

[trsmith1818]

I would ask Jim who his smith is. I believe he is kinda close to your area and from the looks of Jim's rifles, he does excellent work. Scotty

What's Jims username?

Jim if your're here who do you use for smith work in chicago/IL

 

[Ridge_Runner]

Ask around in your area. Inquire at the local gun store. Usually, these fellows will know who does smithing. Pillar bedding and skim bedding is not particularly difficult. You can ask Scotty how hard it is as he has now bedded a couple of his own rifles. I would imagine that if you are willing to take the time, you can do the job yourself. Another possibility is to Email Brownells, asking them if they know of someone who does smithing in your area. It is a virtual certainty that any smith in North America buys material from Brownells.

That is a great point. Pillars cost about 10.00 and a jar of Acra Gel is about 25.00 and will do multiple rifles. If you have a little bit of skill with a dremel tool and sand paper, you can likely get it done pretty nicely. I still tend to make a bigger mess than I should, but the bedding seems sound, even if I end up with a little extra bedding compound on my scope! :lol: Scotty

Shipping 6 rifles to scotty!
RR

 

[JD338]

I would ask Jim who his smith is. I believe he is kinda close to your area and from the looks of Jim's rifles, he does excellent work. Scotty

What's Jims username?

Jim if your're here who do you use for smith work in chicago/IL

trsmith1818,

Welcome to the forum!


Any good gunsmith can pillar bed your stock. I would recommend Williams Gun Sight in Davison, MI. 810 653 2131 They built my 280 AI and she is a shooter. I have pillars in my rifle too. Its the best wat to go IMHO.

JD338

 

[trsmith1818]

thanks for the recommendation

If anyone has a gunsmith theyve been happy with close to Chicago or in IL let me know

 

[JD338]

glad to help you out buddy.
Let us know what you decide to do.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Ask around in your area. Inquire at the local gun store. Usually, these fellows will know who does smithing. Pillar bedding and skim bedding is not particularly difficult. You can ask Scotty how hard it is as he has now bedded a couple of his own rifles. I would imagine that if you are willing to take the time, you can do the job yourself. Another possibility is to Email Brownells, asking them if they know of someone who does smithing in your area. It is a virtual certainty that any smith in North America buys material from Brownells.

That is a great point. Pillars cost about 10.00 and a jar of Acra Gel is about 25.00 and will do multiple rifles. If you have a little bit of skill with a dremel tool and sand paper, you can likely get it done pretty nicely. I still tend to make a bigger mess than I should, but the bedding seems sound, even if I end up with a little extra bedding compound on my scope! :lol: Scotty

Shipping 6 rifles to scotty!
RR

Only if I can field test a few of them. Bedding is pretty easy and pillars are pretty darned easy to work with as well. Scotty

 

[DrMike]

I'd ship a few to Scotty, but he may never send them back! I know he is addicted to those Winchesters.

 

[trsmith1818]

Only if I can field test a few of them. Bedding is pretty easy and pillars are pretty darned easy to work with as well. Scotty[/quote]


ill ship it to you this weekend and you can shoot it all you like to "test" your work?

 

[ldg397]

I hear ya Scotty about the bedding on the scope.

The best advice I ever got was put two coats of release agent on everything you might get bedding on and then put three coats of release agent on everything else.

 

[Ridge_Runner]

I'd ship a few to Scotty, but he may never send them back! I know he is addicted to those Winchesters.

he wont like my stuff, the cranks on the wrong side! :lol:
RR