I am about to order a Boyds Tacticool stock for my Stevens 200 7mm mag build. I will be ordering it for a DBM and a CDI (probably) bottom metal. I want to add pillars. I have read that I should install and bed the pillars first then bed the entire action to avoid stressing the action. I have also read to bed everything at once.

Which method has worked better for any of you? How do I ensure that I keep everything level and square during the process. I have read many articles about the bedding process, but I am having a hard time relying on the recoil lug to keep the barrel square.

Thanks for the help

Bill