No4 Mk 2 bedding

[ricohman]

Form here it looks to have been deliberately hogged a bit.

Just the pic. The seller unwrapped it from new. And with the grease still present under the front sight guard and along side the receiver and in the mag well, I don't believe he ever had it apart.
The forend cut is uniform and smooth. A piece of paper slide easy from the knox to the end of the forend. At this point I am doubting that the oil will restore this fitment. The gap seems to large.
I also think I am going to give my other rifles a treatment to prevent this from happening.

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[browningautorifle]

Just the pic. The seller unwrapped it from new.

Gotcha...

I also think I am going to give my other rifles a treatment to prevent this from happening.

You could try a wallpaper paste tray for your oil vessel and soak them...? Hold them down with a weight and pour it until it covers the wood? You're right, it sure won't hurt them.

[ricohman]

Gotcha...



You could try a wallpaper paste tray for your oil vessel and soak them...? Hold them down with a weight and pour it until it covers the wood? You're right, it sure won't hurt them.

That's a good idea. The wood seems pretty dry again tonight. I slathered the oil on heavy and I wait about 45 minutes and wipe all the excess off.
I may soak this thing good on the weekend if there is no improvement. I know some woods take oil, stain or whatever in very slowly. And there is only so much that can soak in.