Would I be safe in assuming it's a whole lot easier to remove the action from the stock when lapping in a bolt?

It's not the lapping that concerns me. It's cleaning out the action & chamber after it's lapped. I can't help think polishing/grinding compound can do bad things to a barrel if not properly cleaned

Also, should I break down the bolt - ie.- remove the forward baffle & proceed. It looks like it might make it go a little faster / easier....

Any particular brand compound y'all recommend for this task?

Mucho Gracias,

Frank in Fla.