When you set the barreled action into the stock take the trigger guard and the rear screw, place it into the stock while it is still in your vise and make sure it is positioned properly. Run the screw into the action, you can then remove it if you like. This will prevent any problems with fitting two piece bottom metal.
I have a couple of questions concerning the Ruger 77 bedding process.
1) Do you weigh down the receiver when setting it into the stock without the front screw? Do you tape it together? Or just leave it set there on its own?
2) Do you line up the rear trigger guard simply so that the action is in the correct fore/aft position while drying?
