The reason I had to bed the new rail is because I could see the light between the back of the rail and the flat part of the action it was sitting on. From what I dug out about it, seems like fairly common occurrence. I did the same thing as in the video bellow:
- https://youtu.be/d6RopWI0-GE
So, since the rear is sitting tightly now, I was wondering if I should also do the front the same way or it doesn't mater since the rear is done ... can't seem to find any info on that.

Quote Originally Posted by Robinhood View Post
First off, I see nothing wrong with bedding a base, front and rear especially on a magnum or 30-06 sized case.
Secondly, bedding the rear. How did you do it? was it snugged tightly or what? Sometimes the old FB receivers were milled out of square with the top of the action. First thing I do is tighten the front screws and see how it fits with the rear flat. I have bedded the rear without the screws being tight.