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Soft Bedding Spring guns by Mike Hancock

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pelletcaster:
Nice information indeed.

I'd bedding of springers several times but I'm using neutraly(!) curing silicone (don't try the acid type one used in bath rooms etca.).

I prepare the stock usually degreasing inside and putting some masking tape on the edges.
Then wrap the system in one or two layers of clingwrap.
Silicone is put in the stock followed by the system.
Stock screws are get tightened in several small steps to allow the silicone to spread even, fill any gaps and to form a thin layer.
No need to overtighten the screws in the final step - just handtight is fine.
Let it cure at least overnight (depending on ambient temperature).
Take the system out and get clingwrap off.
Remove masking tape from stock awa any excess silicone.
Put a thin layer of gunoil on the system and assembly.
Job done.

Oh yes - it makes a difference.

Will try late to add some pictures here.

MauiWally:
Greetings pelletcaster,
Any update on the silicon bedding project on your LGV?
What shot benefit did you notice the most with this silicon bedding method?
What made you try curing silicone rather than the neoprene rubber option?
I am in the middle of tweaking my LGV Ultra for more consistent and better shot performance and appreciate any thoughts on this bedding method and the results you got.
Thanks  :D   

HYspd:
i used 1/16" cheap sticky backed craft foam on the rifle in my avatar pic a good 5 years ago....STILL  a dream to shoot

SILENT SQUIRREL:

--- Quote from: Gertrude on January 16, 2019, 03:46:09 AM ---Well I didn't have any 1/8" neoprene laying around, but I did have this thin sheet rubber.
 So I figured "What the heck" "Cant hurt to give it a shot" right ?
It is .015 thick, and it certainly is not going to really compress like closed cell foam would, but it still should offer some kind of dampening effect. It's Not that "Gretchen" has a harsh shot cycle or anything like that,
and to be honest, I have so little trigger time with her,
 that I wouldnt be able to say if there is much of a change either way.

 I wont be able to try it until this weekend. If I like the way it shoots and feels, it'll stay,
 And if not, it can be easily removed.
...............................
This new member has just read every thread through #177
All I can say is WOW!
This forum is a great find.

To the point
I'm about to try this on my old springer;
A Ruger Air Hawk .177.
Chuckle if you will; but it is the rile that taught me the artillery hold
It still gets some love now and again; taking out Starlings & Crows

It seems to be the verdict has come down on 1/8" hi density, closed cell, neoprene foam with adhesive backing.
Do have this right?

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learn2flyfish@yahoo.com:
Is there a torque spec for this? 

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