Bedding question

[DXHI]

Guys I'll eventually get a heavier contour barrel on my 300 RUM.. But right now the factory sporter is still good. I am however wanting to but in a better stock (manners)
If I do this ... Bed it.. When I eventually get the heavier contour will I have to rebed ? Or just plan on getting a new stock all together.

I would like to do this in phases since it money is tight and my barrel is still good.

 

[toddc]

Most don't bed the barrel so as long as the contour fits in the barrel channel you won't have to rebed. Some like to bed 2-3" of the barrel and if you do so then its rebed time. I wouldn't do the barrel personally especially if you will be replacing.

 

[ATH]

I've always stopped at the recoil lug so swapping the floated barrel would cause no issues, if the barrel channel were properly relieved.

 

[WildRose]

If you add a heavier recoil lug when you rebarrel as most do you'll have to grind out around the existing lug recess and redo it, other than that you're probably good to go.