This is going on a 338, so I say get another stock. I have bedded many a rifle and I always pop the action out after 3-4 hours to clean up with a razor knife. You should have taped, headless bolts that you used to center the action in the stock. These should be sticking out the screw holes while the stock cures. Tap these screw lightly with a hammer to break it loose for the 3-4 hour clean up instead of whacking it on the for end. Also, THIS is very important, unscrew the headless bolts before you pull the action, if you don't some bedding will pull out with the screws and leave a void in the bedding. I've tested all mine with a dial indicator and have never had a issue.