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Do some research on bedding techniques...and decide what makes sense to you.
After my due diligence, I stayed away from T-handles and the like to secure the action in the stock.
These put point loads on the receiver, only at the pillar locations. Many experts recommend surgical tubing, or electrical tape stretched tightly around the barreled action to get a uniform pressure the entire length.
This is the best tutorial on rifle bedding I've seen:
http://www.accurateshooter.com/techn...illar-bedding/
And, I would caution against early removal. Nothing to be gained here, and you risk screwing up all your work. If done correctly, it'll still pop out of the stock at 16-24 hours.
Best bet is to mix more than you need (ALWAYS), and set the rest aside so you can check the curing process. And, never skimp when you butter the action/stock. Just protect the stock and action well, and let it ooze out...again, you don't want a do-over by not using enough epoxy to start with, which can be a common mistake- you'll end up with voids.
EDIT: one more thing (just learned this one a couple of days ago...) be sure to tape the barrel nut. The recesses on the sides will result in reverse angles which make it impossible to pop it loose without a problem... (ouch)
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