cz 550 9.3x62 second recoil lug

[kayaker1]

I just replaced the full length stock on my CZ 550 FS 9.3x62 with an older CZ 550 American stock, also from a 9.3x62.

The CZ's use a second under barrel recoil lug dovetailed into the barrel. CZ obviously changed the location of the lug as the new stock has the lug recess a bit further back so I had to remove the second under-barrel to get it to work (just slides out). The rest fits well.

The stock as a steel recoil lug plate and 2 cross bolts.

Is this second under-barrel lug really necessary on a 9.3x62? Many 9.3's don't have this feature, including M98 actioned rifles which have smaller recoil lugs than the CZ. 9.3x62 has fairly stiff recoil but its not a real hard kicking cartridge.

Opinions? Has anyone else removed this second recoil lug (the aftermarket B&C stock that some people buy don't accommodate the second lug).

Thanks

 

[gunrunner8]

Any rifle over 3006 Spr in power better be solidly bedded.
If you pillar bed front and rear screw, install cross bolt between action's recoil lug and front of magazine, then IMHO you can dump front lug.
Make sure to use solid epoxy like devcon or acra glass.