You did a fine job on that rifle. Very impressive.
I've bedded in the neighborhood of 500 rifles, including many Model 70's. I usually bed with Marine Tex, using Acra Release spray from Brownells. It has worked outstanding for me and is much easier to apply than other products. Cleanup is a breeze too.
Another trick I learned early on for popping the action loose is to just grip the rifle by the forend and grip, just like you were carrying it in the field. Gripping the forend firmly, rap the muzzle downward on a towel covered workbench and it'll pop right loose.
Again, job well done.
