Movement when tightening rear stock screw first on Medalist.

[WYcoyote]

I have a 116 SF action and a B&C Medalist stock. I noticed when tightening the rear screw without the front screw in place the action will tilt up at the fore grip.
I do not notice anything when the front screw is tightened first.
Is this normal or does it mean the bedding is not stress free?
I should mention that I trimmed away any stock material that prevented aluminum bedding block to action contact and then skim bedded it. It did not change this condition.

[BarrelBurner]

Your mag box might be hitting the stock causing a pivot point. Might be worth a look.

[short round]

Check recoil lug for side & bottom clearance.

[sharpshooter]

That is normal for any stock. The cut away on the rear pillar will account for this......nothing to lose any sleep about.

[WYcoyote]

Kind of what I was thinking. My factory laminate does the same thing.
Neither of the above conditions exist on the stocks.
Thanks SS.