First, you mention fore end barrel contact. I'd get rid of that. Bedding the action will not get rid of it. Get some sand paper and masking tape. Tape the barrel to protect it and cut a strip of sandpaper. Insert action in stock held by bolts loose enough so you can get the sandpaper between the barrel and fore end. Then pull the sandpaper (like a shoe shine rag) until the action can seat in the stock. I like having 1/16" or more free space around a barrel.
The Axis is kind of a pain to glass at the rear of the receiver. The separate block back there is a bit more difficult to get release agent on. I left my trigger group on and did not use bedding behind that separate block (the block is where the rear action screw meets the receiver). Yes, use plenty of clay.
When I bedded mine (Boyd's Pro Varmint) I did not apply any release agent to the recoil lug. End result is it is permanently part of the stock now.
Last, I'd suggest pillars be done as well as a metal trigger guard and magazine retainer.
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