Hey guys:
Need some advice on a new build project for my Rem 700P .308. I have a Rem. 700P in .223 which has been professionally bedded (is that even the correct terminology) by a very capable smith. The rifle is aTac driver from 100- 300 yrds.
The new rifle is a .308 in a standard Rem factory 700P HS stock. As you know, the stock itself is very stiff and has the aluminum bedding block. The .223 also has the aluminum block but I don't know how the smith shimmed down the metal to allow space for the bedding material.
Here is the question:
Will I gain any more value (re: groups, MOA) by bedding the .308? The rifle will be used for non-competative L/R and possibly stationary hunting (the 700P is kinda heavy for walking around the woods).
The smith that did the work is very busy and quite honestly, I think I have enough knowledge and assistance to do the job by myself. At least I think I'd like to give it a try...If the rifle will benefit from bedding, as opposed to leaving it with the stock aluminum block.
Any suggestions or advise is very much appreciated.
Need some advice on a new build project for my Rem 700P .308. I have a Rem. 700P in .223 which has been professionally bedded (is that even the correct terminology) by a very capable smith. The rifle is aTac driver from 100- 300 yrds.
The new rifle is a .308 in a standard Rem factory 700P HS stock. As you know, the stock itself is very stiff and has the aluminum bedding block. The .223 also has the aluminum block but I don't know how the smith shimmed down the metal to allow space for the bedding material.
Here is the question:
Will I gain any more value (re: groups, MOA) by bedding the .308? The rifle will be used for non-competative L/R and possibly stationary hunting (the 700P is kinda heavy for walking around the woods).
The smith that did the work is very busy and quite honestly, I think I have enough knowledge and assistance to do the job by myself. At least I think I'd like to give it a try...If the rifle will benefit from bedding, as opposed to leaving it with the stock aluminum block.
Any suggestions or advise is very much appreciated.