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.