Question on HP rifles - The Firearms Forum

2000ShadowACE · 08-17-2012, 07:40 AM

I have been around guns for most of my life, but something I have not figured out is the difference in barrel bedding. Most of the guns I own are lower end hunting rifles and shotguns. What is the difference between a bedded barrel and a free floating barrel? What is the difference between fully bedded and bedding blocks/pillars? Glass bedding vs. aluminum? I am currently in the market for a >308 or .30-06 bolt action and several merchants have asked me what kind of bedding system I prefer. My answer so far is the one that shoots the straightest. I guess I am just looking for some enlightenment.

aa1911 · 08-17-2012, 11:26 AM

bedding is to secure the action better in the stock; free floating just means that the barrel doesn't contact anything forward of the receiver. allows it to 'whip' the same shot to shot

Pillar bedding incorporates usually aluminum pieces but it 'clamps' the action into the stock. You can have any or all of the above in combination together.

08-17-2012, 07:40 AM	#1
2000ShadowACE V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 157	Question on HP rifles I have been around guns for most of my life, but something I have not figured out is the difference in barrel bedding. Most of the guns I own are lower end hunting rifles and shotguns. What is the difference between a bedded barrel and a free floating barrel? What is the difference between fully bedded and bedding blocks/pillars? Glass bedding vs. aluminum? I am currently in the market for a >308 or .30-06 bolt action and several merchants have asked me what kind of bedding system I prefer. My answer so far is the one that shoots the straightest. I guess I am just looking for some enlightenment. -->

08-17-2012, 11:26 AM	#2
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,122	Re: Question on HP rifles bedding is to secure the action better in the stock; free floating just means that the barrel doesn't contact anything forward of the receiver. allows it to 'whip' the same shot to shot Pillar bedding incorporates usually aluminum pieces but it 'clamps' the action into the stock. You can have any or all of the above in combination together. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."