Rifle bedding (original) (raw)

Rifle bedding is a process of providing a rigid and consistent foundation for a rifle’s operational components, by creating a stable and close-fitting bearing surface between the gun’s functional parts (i.e. the receiver housing the barrelled action) and its support part (i.e. the stock) that do not deform with pressure or shift under the shear stress of the recoil from firing. This is for the goal of accurizing the rifle and (to a lesser extent) prolonging the life of the stock. The bedding process is often an aftermarket improvement.