Probably a dumb question to some of you, but wanted to get some thoughts from custom rifle builders on what is acceptable on custom rifles.
Building my first custom bolt rifle for myself, Winchester Model 70, in 7 mm Mauser, tapered octagon barrel, decent wood stock with some crotch figure in the butt. Eventually it will be engraved by a friend of mine (Pauline Muerrle, former Winchester Custom shop engraver).
So thoughts on glass bedding the action/barrel, is this cheesy /sign of poor workmanship on a custom rifle. I know wood moves, and I want this to shoot as well as it looks.
Before you slam me too hard, keep in mind that I focus on restorations, where glass bedding is non-existent… except for making fixtures to hold parts.
Thanks
Mike Hunter
Hunter Restorations
http://www.Hunterrestorations.com
