Why not bed the stock it is in now, chances are that it will shoot as well as the Boyds. Also the Boyds will be heavier.
I am assuming that it is currently in the factory tupperware stock, if so google up so bedding info on bedding them. I have had very good luck with bedding them. I am a fan of the factory tupperware stock design, I really like the way they ride the bags.
If you are using the factory trigger consider upgrading to a Timney for a $100 or so, you will find a good predictable trigger will tighten groups up. Perhaps even more so than a bedding job considering the groups you are getting now. Although if you are shooting 0.6 MOA you may not see much improvement in any stock or with a bedding job.
I would not cut the barrel until after changing the trigger or rebedding, if you do them both at the same time and it doesn't group as well then you will not know where the problem lies.
I am not a fan of short barrels myself, I would not go under 24" but if you are determined to go shorter stay keep it at least 22". You can always shorten one but it is impossible to make them longer.
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