Bedding will create a flush surface for the action and prevent flexing. Bedding also reduces movement of the action in the stock. Without bedding, the action may be more likely to shift after a shot. If the action shifts and does not return to same spot in the stock the rifle will lose the ability to maintain zero.
Do I need to bed my stock?
If you choose a stock without a mini chassis, you must have it glass bedded with pillars. At minimum, the pillars must be installed and the lug area bedded. The pillars prevent stock crush over time, keeping the torque values consistent.Apr 6, 2021
How thick should rifle bedding be?
Initial bedding should be at least 1/8" thick, especially in the places where the rifle will experience the greatest recoil forces. I've always just used the action screws and pillars for my bedding so there was no need for using tape to hold the rifle together.May 17, 2018
What does glass bedding do for a rifle?
Glass bedding is a process which helps offset those changes in the stock. By enhancing surface contact between the action (and recoil lug) and the stock, glass bedding improves the accuracy of the gun.Feb 8, 2021
What are the advantages of glass bedding a rifle?
By enhancing surface contact between the action (and recoil lug) and the stock, glass bedding improves the accuracy of the gun. More surface contact allows the action to return to the same position after every shot—maintaining a consistent return to zero.Feb 8, 2021