I have a few questions pertaining to the bedding and action of the Ruger M77/17 All-Weather with laminated stock:
1. Would free-floating the barrel improve accuracy in a rimfire? (Sorry if this sounds stupid.)
2. Is it possible to free-float the barrel on an M77/17?
3. If it is possible to free-float, what tools are required and what steps are necessary when you "do it yourself?"
4. I noticed a black metal attatchment held in place by two hex bolts just under the intigrated scope-ring mount. :? The attatchment is located on the immediate front of the action below the stockline under the barrel where it is held into the action; therefore it is hidden. It has a V-notch cut into it and it is held in place by two hex bolts onto the front of the action (which also has been cut to mesh into the V-notch on the attatchment.). What is it's major purpose? I suspect it may contribute a sort of upward pressure against the barrel to help accuracy. Is that so, or something else? Remember, I found all this out because I just finished cleaning it and had removed the barrel/action from the stock. Any answers are appreciated. Thanks in advance. Patriot
