I have started putting tape one the stock and tape one the bottom side of the barrel (more than on on the barrel) . When you remove the action from the stock, there will be a line in the bedding at the top side (where the tape was on the barrel). I use a sharp tool to cut/scrap down to the tape one the bottom (tape on the bottom/stock side). The tape down on the stock keeps the bedding from sticking to the stock and make clean up way easier.
I am always looking for a better way to do this part of my bedding so I too am interested in hearing how other do this.
I know there are a lot of guys that do not bed in front of the recoil lug, but I do.
