I am getting ready to bed my Stevens 200 LA in a walnut stock using Devcon. The action will be metal to metal contact on pillars. I understand the tang area needs clearance on these rifles when using factory stocks; my original was tupperware. What I do not understand is why clearance is needed under the tang on a fully pillar bedded rifle. Sure would appreciate some clarification on this since I am leaning toward also bedding the tang.
Thanks,
Don