stillbeeman
I didn't take anything personal--just curious to the thought process on not thinking a temporary shim for testing was bad.
One shim has never been a problem for me---but I am just a rookie not an expert. If you shim front and back your barrel stays straight with the stock, but takes more to get "off" the bump. I shim only the front for testing, but then epoxy all contact points when bedding.
I enjoy taking factory guns and making them shoot well while still looking factory--- and staying economical.
JMHO
Tim