On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:35:20 -0600, cavelamb himself
wrote:

Richard Casady wrote:

They coat that part of the metal of a rifle that touches the wood with
wax. Then when epoxy and glass powder are used for a perfect fit,
....
Casady

Without the typical 7 degrees of draft (taper) you'll never get it off...

I know because I've tried exactly that.

Richard

You perhaps tried a complete collar of glass.
The usual forehand bedding is for the lower half of the barrel.
This can be pulled free, as far as I know.

Brian W