The B&C stocks have an aluminum bedding block, the purpose of which is to provide a drop in solid bedding surface. I have two of them and didn't do anything more than bolt in the actions and head to the range. Others on this forum may have an opinion as to whether or not you can improve on them with some additional bedding work.

What you have proposed is a fun and easy project to do. Something to consider however, your final cost will be very close to what you would spend on a new Savage 12 Varminter Low Profile which is all stainless, has a fluted heavy barrel, detachable magazine, and comes with a nice pillared laminated stock. They are probably hard to find right now as with most firearms. Before the pandemic, the street price was around $925. And, you would still have your 16 LWH intact.



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