I picked up a new to me Montana 270 from the 24hr classifieds, on my first quick range trip it shot just under 1” for the first 3 rounds, now I taken it a few times my 5 shot groups are closer to 1.75” to 2' with the same rounds.

When I torque the action to 45 lbs it did not feel like the action was tight. I also could not move the magazine box, after removing the stock and trying again the mag box is now free. I am thinking of bedding the recoil lug, should I also bed the entire action?

How far do you up the barrel do you go?

Whats your preferred bedding compound, release agent?

Do you at a pressure point at the end?

Any tips for a first timer?

Here is what my before is..
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Ted