Specifications

TM 05539-IN
SKIM GLASSING - CONTINUED 0026 00
0026 00-6
INSTALLATION OF STOCK ACCESSORY RAIL
1. Cover the inside bottom of the rail, any shims to be used, and the screws with a light coat of grease or mold-release
agent.
2. Mix 5:1 epoxy and catalyst IAW manufacturer's instructions.
3. Fill accessory rail mortise with glass.
4. Attach any shims to be used and the top of the rail together.
5. Apply a light coat of Marine-tex® to the bottom side of the rail and any shims used.
6. Insert the rail into the mortise in the stock until either the shims or the rail make contact with the stock.
7. Wrap masking tape around the rail and stock, ensuring the rail remains centered with the stock. Allow epoxy to cure,
undisturbed, for 24 hours.
8. When epoxy is hardened, unscrew the top rail from the bottom. Use a chisel to chip away any glass that has bled through
the holes in the bottom rail.
9. Clean up any epoxy using a file and sandpaper.
10. Re-install the bipod stud if removed.
11. Ensure there is equal clearance between the top and bottom of the rail and the barrel. A maximum of four shims may be
used. If more than four shims are needed, lowering of the barreled action in the stock is needed by skim glassing the
weapon to re-center the barrel into the stock.
M40-087
M40-088