Thread: Winchester M70 XTR FWT .308 Build ALL ADVICE WELCOME!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Good job on all your work. My only thought is regarding the bedding. If it was my rifle I would bed the first chamber section of the barrel

Thanks, how far foward would you go?

Originally Posted by Williamfga

Thanks, how far foward would you go?

I used to only bed the first 30 - 40 mm which is the accepted standard, but it seems that now the full chamber length is commonly bedded. I am guessing that this is a bit dependent on shell length. Do a google and see what the benchrest guys are doing.