There was a recent post by Mule Deer explaining why an action that the recoil lug screws into should be bedded with a barrel pad in front of the action. I thought I knew where it was but cannot locate it again, I would likle to re-read it before doing a bed job.
Can anyone direct me to it??
drover
Google search it. I believe I remember reading him post that as well and I will agree. I've had good luck doing it that way with ruger m77's and my old m1917's. It seems to help in regards to getting more consistent accuracy from those action types. Just make sure you neutral bed it stress free. The pad under the chamber area helps to keep everything free from stress when you torque your action screws down. As long as you properly glass bed you action. With my model 70's, and Savages, I just bed the recoil lug and tang and float the whole barrel.... Good luck with your search...
