"Best" stock bedding release agent

rwpiper

February 10, 2003 07:56

I've tried many products while bedding stocks, sometimes getting into trouble. What is the best and most dependable release agent?

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  kingjoey

  February 10, 2003 08:08

  I've always rubbed the barrel down with hard paraffin wax before bedding, releases clean and easy.

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  blacarrow

  February 10, 2003 08:18

  I've used most of the commercial release agents and would rate Brownell's as good or better than most. As an inexpensive RELIABLE alternative, I've used good old Johnson's Paste Wax with never a problem. Just be very sure you apply it to the ENTIRE surface, and everywhere you may accidentally get the bedding compound in contact with.
  
  Rob

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  spclark

  February 10, 2003 08:53

  Most silicone sprays will work well too, as long as they're allowed to dry completely before bedding takes place. I've heard folks have used WD40 also, which is mostly silicone, solvents, & penetrating oil. Hard paste wax is an excellent agent but can be hard to use on small or intricately shaped surfaces.

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  varmit hunter

  February 10, 2003 15:19

  Kiwi boot polish.
  
  The most important things, Are not things.

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  GPWEAPON

  February 11, 2003 10:09

  I usually use some WD-40, just watch for the leftover glass to set then crack her free.

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  Mobuck

  February 11, 2003 16:17

  Brownells spray on is the best for me.
  
  Mobuck

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  buddyb

  February 13, 2003 16:09

  I agree with Johnsons Paste Wax.Cheap and works like a champ.

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  Jim Rau

  February 14, 2003 05:26

  FYI, if you get one that will not release put it in the deep freeze for a couple of hours and when you remove it strike the under side of the bbl near the forend with a rubber mallet and it will release.[;)]
  
  Self defence is an ablsolute and natural right. Keep your powder dry! J. Rau, Alaska

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