No4 Mk 2 bedding

[ricohman]

The wood has probably dried out over the years. Give it a few good applications of some raw linseed oil.

I have read that a 50/50 mix of turpentine and raw linseed oil should be applied.
Just on the dry inside or the entire forend?

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[mrclark303]

I have read that a 50/50 mix of turpentine and raw linseed oilicon should be applied.
Just on the dry inside or the entire forend?

As said, the point of the 50% mix is to ensure the oil penetrates deeply, the solvent/turps or whatever is added to the linseed, just acts as a rapid catalyst. Its more for finishing the wood than anything else.

In your case, I would remove the forend and feed it with undiluted raw linseed over a 24 to 48 hour period, inside and out, (top woods and butt too to ensure an even colour) then wipe off the excess and see how it fits.

This process can have miraculous effects in bringing dry shrunk rifle woodwork back to life.

[ricohman]

As said, the point of the 50% mix is to ensure the oil penetrates deeply, the solvent/turps or whatever is added to the linseed, just acts as a rapid catalyst. Its more for finishing the wood than anything else.

In your case, I would remove the forend and feed it with undiluted raw linseed over a 24 to 48 hour period, inside and out, (top woods and butt too to ensure an even colour) then wipe off the excess and see how it fits.

This process can have miraculous effects in bringing dry shrunk rifle woodwork back to life.

Thanks for the tips. This is what I am going to do. Then I will recheck the pressure at the muzzle.