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ACRA-RELEASE™ Reviews & Ratings

ACRA-RELEASE

According to famed stockmaker Bill McGuire of Wenatchee, Wash., "I can honestly say it (ACRA-RELEASE™) is the best and cleanest release I have ever used". Specially formulated to apply easily, yet gives sure, positive release for all "Acra" products in all types of bedding under varying conditions. (You still have to cover all surfaces with it!!) Ideal for irregular shapes. Cuts cleanup time. Recoats missed areas easily. Will not affect fit/tolerances. Clear, but stays "oily" so you can both see and feel the coverage. Works great with all our epoxies: Acraglas ^®, Acraglas Gel^®, Steel Bed™, Acra-Weld™, ACRA-QUICK™, and most others!

SPECS: 16 fl. oz. (473ml) Aerosol.

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Reviews Summary

Overall, customers highly praise ACRA-RELEASE™ as the best release agent available, emphasizing its effectiveness and ease of use for various bedding projects. While most reviewers mention the higher price as a potential downside, many agree it's worth every penny for its reliable performance and the smoothness it brings to their projects. Some users express confidence in its function based on past experiences, making it a favored choice.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Effectiveness

85%

Reviewers consistently note the exceptional effectiveness of ACRA-RELEASE™, stating it prevents stuck barrels and facilitates easy release during bedding. Many have reported successful applications, citing near-perfect outcomes in their projects, indicating high satisfaction with the product's performance.

Ease of Use

75%

A significant number of reviews highlight the ease of application and cleanup associated with ACRA-RELEASE™, making it accessible even for those new to bedding projects. Users appreciate the straightforward process and minimal effort required to achieve desired results.

Value for Money

70%

While several reviewers express concern about the higher price point, they unanimously agree it’s worth the investment due to the significant benefits it provides. Users feel the quality and results justify the cost, stating that the product saves time and headache in the long run.

Long-term Reliability

60%

Many users share their experiences of using ACRA-RELEASE™ over the years, consistently finding it reliable and trouble-free compared to other release agents. This long-term reliability strengthens its reputation as a go-to solution for firearm bedding projects.

Overall Satisfaction

80%

The majority of reviewers express high overall satisfaction with ACRA-RELEASE™, often referring to it as a must-have product for any bedding work. Its consistent performance and overall quality lead to recommendations from many customers for both casual and experienced users.

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Best way to apply teleaser

by DANIEL A. on March 01, 2026

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Great stuff

Best release agent available !! Never had a stuck barrel using it!

by GARY B. on January 29, 2026

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I am sure it will be good. I have not used it yet but everything brownells makes, functions as it should.

by MICHAEL W. on August 17, 2025

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ACRA-RELEASE Aerosol

Great product, very easy application and clean up. Can be set in the stock immediately after application and saves lots of time. One of Brownells best products.

great product

Used this product while glass bedding a rifle it worked as expected and what it was designed for. Great product will be using it again.

Makes glass bedding easy & trouble-free

Wish I had found this product sooner. The price will put you off, but it is genuinely worth the money. You can't really put a price on making your bedding project a success. Trust me, when you 'bed' your rifle, you want it to come apart again! This product worked so well and was easy to use; I wonder why people bother with anything else. I will never do a glass-bedding job without it again. One of the best products Brownells sells.

Works very well

Had to reinstall a barrel in a flint lock rifle that the barrel was rusted and the stock rotted out almost the full length about 40". Scraped out the wood rot and cleaned up the barrel some of the deeper pits in the barrel I filled with wax. Than sprayed the barrel with Acra- release and put acraglass in the barrel channel. Clamped it together clean up the over spill and waited a day. The barrel came out very easily and clean up of the barrel was just some break parts cleaner , The fit of barrel to stock is perfect. This was not a fine antique fire arm so I felt there was no issue using a modern product in its repair

Best releasing Agent I have ever used

Over the years I have had decent luck with other releasing agents but not quite satisfied with any. This is by far the best I have ever used. I just Devcon bedded my target 308 and after 11 hrs I was able to pull it from the stock by hand with very light pressure. Absolutely none of the bedding chipped off or pulled out. Perfect. It may be a little higher but this releasing agent is worth it.

Risk VS reward

I love epoxy. I hate epoxy. What would you pay to have a job go smooth when it doesnt? This stuff is worth every penny.

Works Extremely Well

I used this product to aid in the bedding of a Weatherby DGR in 416wby mag to a factory stock on the second recoil lug. It worked great. I sprayed it on and placed in in the stock and the next day removed the action with no sticking at all. I think it is a great product.