Bedding a pillar bedded action

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I have a 22-250 Remington 700 VSF that will not hold zero. Stringing them vertically. I talked to my cousin who is a gunsmith, and he figures it is the bedding. This thing has aluminum pillars, but with the action screws removed, the barelled action can move back and forth about 1/4 inch. Yikes. Here is my question: Can I bed this already pillar bedded action? Will the aluminum cause a problem? Or can I just do the recoil lug/mortice? Any help will be appreciated.
 
I talked to my cousin who is a gunsmith, and he figures it is the bedding.
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I would bed the action, recoil lug and the first 2" of the barrel, but why not ask your cousin? What was his advice?
 
You can always skim bed the action completely and leave the pillars as is. The choice of 2" in front shouldn't be a problem with the action since it can sustain even a heavy barrel without any problems. You will get as many opinions on the subject as you get replies usually though.
 
cntryboy is right and I should have been more clear on my post. Leave the pillars.


Jeff, haven't seen your postings in a while, hope everything is fine.
 
It is buddy, thanks for asking

I have been just lurking around lately, letting everyone else do all the gabbing. How about yourself, things going well for you?
 
Being a CPA, things finally slowed down after 4-17. Now if it will stop raining - not complaining as we've been in a drought for the last 1.5 years - I can get back to hunting hogs. The softer, wet ground sure brings them out. Glad you're doing OK.
 
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