Quote Originally Posted by Redandwhite_72 View Post
If it was me, I'd put 1 or 2 layers of gorilla tape on the barrel running the length not round and round. Then bed it as you would the action. The tape should give you plenty of clearance for it to be free floating when your done. Then you could always just paint it if you didn't like the color contrast of the bedding material and the stock.
+1 This approach worked very well for me. I just use the Devcon 2-ton plastic steel epoxy. Paint/Duracoat to match.