There are two approaches to this issue, both have merit.

The whole idea is to reduce barrel whip.

One approach is to use a heavy floated barrel, which most folks use. Because of the larger barrel cross section the barrel will have vert little whip.

The other method is to use a lighter barrel with a full float except there will be a pressure point. This pressure point provides contact between the stock and the barrel. The pressure point will dampen the vibration of the barrel. If done correctly; the barrel can be critically damped which will stop vibration when the sonic wave of the barrel reaches the pressure point. This can be proved with some mathematics.

The choice is yours!

MikeF

Build it unbeded/unfloated and see how it shoots. Take it apart, bed/float it and then see how it shoots. More than likely you'll be able to tell whoever said that "it was not as important on Mausers", with all due respect, buddy, "you're full of shit".

It's not often that one asks such a direct straight foreward and uncomplicated question and when one does the answer is likely to be of the identical style.

It is for this reason the term "B------t" was coined.

It's used in America, Canada, and Australia.....and has the same meaning all over. Ya just gotta love it!!!!!