I really need to let a pro answer that one as I'm more of a hobbyist.

But I would think it has to do with keeping the action low in the stock and keeping the action straight with the stock as the manufacturer/designer intended.

Blowtorch, you'll do fine with the remington. Just think it through before you glue grin It all works out about the same for the do it yourselfer level of bedding like this. (which has always been good enough for me)



Something clever here.