I was thinking about a Boyds Classic, Heritage or Prairie hunter stock for my Long Action .270 build and have two questions:

1. Will these stocks be decent shooters as is or will I need to install pillars and bed the action? Does Boyds have an option to install pillars before they ship?
2. I have a heavy sporter 24" barrel that tapers from 1.035" down to .710" at the muzzle. I guess it is similar to a Magnum contour? Should I order a stock with factory barrel channel or Bull barrel channel? I think those are the only two options they have.

Thank You!