Well until I get a much better torque wrench. I am unable to accurately return the torque to the ideal spec for the ammo it likes. It may be close but it will never be the same.
I feel like when playing with the little I know about barrel harmonics the less messing with it the better. I can always change ammo brands or get a tuner. It is threaded.
Not to mention this rifle will not always be on the bench. I plan on doing rim fire competitions and hunting. So with pressuring being put onto the stock or pulled away ect ect it will change the barrel harmonics. From barricades in competition, to trees out hunting.
A free float will give the most consistent pressure to the barrel... That is 0.
I may be over thinking it or over estimating the extend of the pressure point played onto the barrel but Id rather be safe then sorry.
How is the receiver to stock fit with your setup? With my Ruger setup there was some side to side play before my tape shim. Nice shooting, I will be thrilled if my rifle is anywhere near that.