Thanks Gunner. I have only stoked up to 375 H&H and the big guys definitely get me on edge. I know about taping the non-contact edges of the recoil lug, but I should even bother taping the receiver bottom prior to bedding? On previous jobs I just taped the sides of the receiver and left the bottom to mate to the stock. I am not sure if the is advisable and on the real heavy kickers, and as previous stated, this is uncharted territory for me! Thanks again