The absolute only good they do is fill the holes drilled for them. Epoxy bedding obviated their need
I I strongly disagree with that, they serve a totally different purpose than epoxy bedding.
Recoil impulse causes the stock to to spread and split at the weakest point, ie where the crossbolt goes, and epoxy can't really help with this here because it it is relatively weak in tension, especially in thin layers.
A glued in crossbolt is the best thing you can do for a timber stock.
