oldsmellhound

I guess i would like to echo in a bit here also, "free floating" is not always the best option - it is closer to the last thing.

My next question would be why do you want to float the barrel?

Floating became somewhat an industry standard because it is cheaper to float than it is seat a barreled action properly.

The only time I would consider "floating" is if the stock is really flexible and will not stand it own weight on the forearm. The usual reason to think float is because the POI of impact is moving as the barrel warms up and/or the barrels seats itself in a different position when the gun is fired.

It would be my suggestion, that you look at both the stock and the barreld action - are there any shiny spots on either the barrel or the stock?

Just thinking out loud...