RE: free floating a h&r
To float my handi-rifle (.223) I just sanded some off the forearm to make a little room. Then I placed a rubber washer under the screw that holds the forarm to the barrel. Then I made sure there were no other pressure points.
This increased my accuracy tremendously. My groups went from 1.5" to under an inch. I also had the trigger lightened.
Hope this helps!!!