http://richardscustomrifles.com/STRESS%20FREE%20BEDDING.pdf
Above is the most-referenced article, and although it is about Rem 700s, the underlying principles work for Savages as well.
The basics are as follows:
Use Kiwi clear or paste wax as a release agent after degreasing your action.
Drill out the bolt holes for the pillars.
Attach the pillars to the action and bed action and pillars as one unit.
Devcon and JB Weld appear to be the most popular bedding epoxies.
Use lots of masking tape, plumbers putty(It's less expensive than Play-Doh) and release agent.
Make sure your barrel is centered in the channel and that the tang is free-floated.
I use Lamp Rod (trimmed to fit) but there are many other pillar options.
Bed the rear of the recoil lug. Some people bed the sides, some don't. Don't worry about the front, and make sure the lug doesn't bottom out when you are done.
That's the Reader's Digest Condensed version.
You will do just fine if you read the many posts about it, learn from the mistakes of others, and go slowly and carefully.
Good luck.
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