As a gunsmith for several years this fellow at times makes me feel like I dont know a damn thing. Even topics covered in my classes he expands on in much greater detail. A true hidden gem.

It’s like hanging out in the shop with Grampa. Thank you sir!!

Back in the mid '70s, I free-floated my brand-new Rem 700 ADL .30-06, but I also used an Acruglass bedding kit to bed the receiver solidly. The results were a really accurate off-the-shelf hunting rifle that has maintained its accuracy over the years from the deserts to Alaska.

Sir I’m a young hunter, just turned 23 and watching your videos takes me back to my childhood in some way, my father and I used to hunt together when I was a young kid and we’ve since not been together much, king story short your videos and the knowledge you share are not only informative but comforting and nostalgic in its own way.

Anyone who hangs out with this guy gains a wealth of knowledge.

Always a pleasure to listen to someone who knows whereof he speaks. Thank you.

Hmmm, I may have to go inspect some rifles now.  I'm pretty sure some of my free floated setups will let a dollar bill pass but nowhere near 2 or 3 business cards, let alone 5.  I have a Model 70 in 270 Win that I would dearly love to shoot better.  It was a graduation gift from my dad who is gone now.  I could see how proud he was of that gun as I looked over my new gift.  Even if I don't get it to shoot any better, I'll literally starve to death before that gun ever goes anywhere.  I'd sell off some others if I have to but not that one.

Thanks again for another great video.  Keep up the great work!

You are a great Teacher. I thank you for that, from a long distance admirer wishing you the best of health to you and Family including Mr. Benny.😉 /..   God Bless..!

Experience is the best teacher and you sir have a lot of experience. Thanks for passing your wisdom to the younger generations.

In the 53 years since I bought my first rifle, and having owned and extensively shot ''about'' 300 rifles (plus a LOT of firearms 'on loan' from Uncle Sugar), I've found that the single best answer about whether or not to free float is a resounding maybe.  The trick, as far as I've found, is to let that barrel vibrate in a consistent, repeatable manner.  Sometimes that does mean floating, other times, it needs to be brought under control, and sometimes, it needs a quite 'heavy handed' approach, meaning full length, full contact bedding.  
.  Forget the rule that says "if it ain't broke, fix it till it is"!
BTW, I have enjoyed hearing your perspectives, and for the most part, I concur 100 percent!  Thanks.

Great informative video- just by watching this I've concluded that you Sir are a wealth of knowledge

I inherited a husqvarna in .270 from my father. Beautiful shooting rifle. Nice to hear you mention it.

Just found you yesterday. Love your videos. Good accurate info. I been building rifles for years now. Bedded actions is a real good start to accuracy.

God bless you! You are a wealth of information! I love your channel.

Another pearl of wisdom, Thank You God Bless...

Model 70. The American classic!
I as a student of Americana own one (30-06) and I am very glad I saw this video!
Thank you!

Great video. I love your mechanical knowledge when it comes to rifles. 2 point bedding is the only way to go. I'm also glad you brought up the Ruger m77 and also explained how you messed up the accuracy you were getting with your model 70. BTDT. That is how you learn and you demonstrate your very keen knowledge very well. Thanks for this video, as it explains in detail what a lot of guys don't get.

Everytime I watch one of your videos I feel like I'm sitting in front of my Grandfather, wide eyed and wanting to soak up as much wisdom as I can.  I find myself here more and more all the time. I just wanted to say thanks for that.

Thank you for that bedding video! My son in law bought a used model 77 Ruger  stainless steel 30.06 but somebody literally threw a laminated stock at it! It was terrible and couldn't shoot a group period. I ordered the same 3m epoxy you used and beaded the action to an inch up the barrel and developed a load for it and now I have shot .750 " groups consistently and have shot some .500 inch groups! Before I did this you could see a mark inside the stock where the barrel was rubbing the stock and when you closed the bolt the bolt handle would hit the wood before it was completely closed.  Now my son has a tack driver and I have other people begging me to do the same to their rifles but i'm not particularly interested in going into business. Thank you for helping me turn a sows ear into a silk purse!

In early 90’s I had exact same results from freefloating my Rem 721 .222 Rem Mag.  I thought I ruined it until I bedded the action.  You’re a wealth of knowledge- thanks for posting