Barrel is at the smith getting threaded and braked this week, so I figured it would be a good time to bed the recoil lug while the stock is off. I've read a bunch of conflicting info on the net and just thought I would ask some people with firsthand experience as to what might be some "best practices" of doing this. I have bedded a few actions before, but I'm no gunsmith by any means.

- What kind of material do you recommend? Midway has some kits for like $20, would this be a good route to take?
- Tape off the bottom of the lug... what about the front? Sides? I know not to tape of the back side (towards the action)
- Put bedding compound in front of the recoil lug? This is where I'm most conflicted - I know the barrel should be free floated but I've heard that some bedding under/around the chamber isn't a bad idea.

Just looking for some clarification from people with experience doing this.

Thanks.