Bedding options

[Emmas_Grace]

Just curious the thought's out there on increasing accuracy/consistency......a couple of options:


1) pillar bed
2)Flexible washer float
3) RTV silicone float
4) pillar bed and float w/ washer or RTV


I'll open it up from here on pro's, con's, and thoughts......Thanks in advance for the thoughts and input......

[necchi]

Each of those have been done.
Did you read the Faq's?
 
I like the silicon myself, it simply allows me more options. If it doesn't work well I can take it out with a thumbnail and try something else.

[OSOK]

  I have never had to go any further than the o-ring to iron out a Handi. I'm sure my rifles could shoot better with more work, but I am getting sub-MOA groups with all my scoped Handi's, and groups smaller than I can see with the sights on my BC. In my experience, it just doesn't get any easier than rolling a 3/8" i.d. O-ring on and snugging the screw tight.
  My brother made me some screws with a "nose" on them that replace the forearm screw. I just file the end back a little at a time, shooting for groups between each adjustment. When the rifle settles down and I like the groups, I'm done.

[Emmas_Grace]

Thx......I think I am leaning towards trying the O-ring first then progressing if needed......Just love to tinker with my rifles and am an acurracy nut  .
 
One thing, I had reviewed the FAQ which generatedf the question, all the images I see are for wooden stocks.  Is there any limitations with the synthetic stock.  May be leaning towards the handi-grip vs the ultra hunter.....I think the only difference is the stock??

[quickdtoo]

There are fixes for the synthetic forend in the FAQs too, they just require more work.

Tim

[LaOtto222]

There is usually more than one way to skin a cat and fore end work on a Handi is no different. Excellent results have been done using different methods. Some times just an O-ring, some times RTV bedding, well, the imagination is the limit. I do some thing just a little different than most. First - I make sure the lock up is good, you will never get a Handi to shoot well until your lock up is good and tight. Second - When the action is open I like the fit to be loose, almost sloppy. It drives me nuts, but that is what seems to work. Third - I put a pillar in the fore end and epoxy it in with JB Weld. Look in the FAQ how I do it. You may have to adjust the fore end "slop" after the Pillar has set. Fourth - I bed the entire length of the fore end to the barrel with JB Weld. I can get pretty good accuracy and can rest the fore end on the bags or use a bi-pod in the typical location. I have not worked with plastic fore ends, but you could adjust the slop by plugging the screw hole with JB Weld (BTW I really like JB Weld if you can't tell) and re-drilling the screw hole a little closer to the action, you could put a pillar in while you are at it.

Good Luck and Good Shooting