1946 model 99 .300

[Neal R Olson]

Does it have a free floating barrel?

[Big Al1]

Slip a dollar bill between the forearm and the barrel, if it slides freely, it's free floated, except for where it's attached to the barrel. Whether they came from the factory free floated, nothing in my references address if it is free floated or not. I just checked my 1930 vintage takedown and the forearm is a tight fit, no flee float from what I can determine. I don't think the forearm on a two piece stock has as much influence on the accuracy of a rifle as a one piece stock. Except if it's mounted on a hanger like a Ruger #1. I always mount the forearms on all the single shots I've built to a block attached to the barrel. No issues with accuracy!!

[Fireball]

Sometimes accuracy issues relating to barrel/forearm contact can be mitigated by installation of a rubber o-ring between the forearm and barrel at the forearm attaching screw.

[Neal R Olson]

Installed o ring. At 200 yards all shots in 2 inch circle.