Foxx- thats what i figured about the bottom metal! i was just throwing the old 721 as a conversation peice, that old guns been in the back of my truck in 95 degree heat, and elk hunting soaking wet in 33 degree sleet, dropped on rocks, ect and the poi never changed so i never messes eith it, it just seems indistrucatable. i obviosuly do believe that bedding will help pretty much all circumstances! ive just been contemplating about pillar bedding one of my savages lately, one has all metal bottom metal and i glass bed the action, trying to decide weather its worth pillar bedding or not(laminate stock).