massamino Report post Posted April 18, 2013 I just picked up a new High Tech Specialties stock on ebay for my 7MM rem mag Weatherby Vanguard. I currently have a Knoxx Axiom UL stock on that I will be taking off if anyone is interested for $150 +ship. My reason for posting is to ask any of you that might have run across one of these stocks in the past. I know the are inletted but require bedding, pad, and paint. I'm up for the extra work but it will be the first time with custom stock work of any kind. I was planning on using marine tex for the epoxy. Any advice or tips would be a great help. If all else fails, what do you think the complete finish work on this project would be if I took it to a gunsmith? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOMP442 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 If its a plastic stock I don't recommend epoxy it don't stick real well to the plastic, under recoil it will pop loose. I like to use steel stick found at any wall mart. Its a putty that works real well on plastic and sets up harder than Chinese algebra in just a few minutes. Bedding is actually pretty easy the trick to is release agent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massamino Report post Posted April 18, 2013 The stock is fiberglass with a foam core to cut down on the weight. The maker uses them on his custom builds that go for over 12k$ I believe it is comparable to a Manners minus the finishing work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted April 19, 2013 Use Devcon steel putty, it's a little easier to use than Marine Tex. I would guess between $350 and $450 for bedding, pad and paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbryant11 Report post Posted April 19, 2013 I think phoenix custom rifles charges 225 to bed the rifle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjvcon Report post Posted April 19, 2013 Devcon is what all the guys I've talked to recommend. They make a steel, stainless steel and titanium putty. The last two will not corrode with moisture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcdinaz Report post Posted April 20, 2013 I have used the Brownell's bedding material as well and it works well. I too believe that devcon is the go to for most people and a lot of smiths. Used the Browning when my dad bought a kit with video from Brownell's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted April 21, 2013 I have used the Brownell's bedding material as well and it works well. I too believe that devcon is the go to for most people and a lot of smiths. Used the Browning when my dad bought a kit with video from Brownell's. The Brownell's kit is tough to beat especially if you are new to the process. Has everything you need in it. It's really not that difficult to do, just take your time and follow the instructions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
