glass bedding a laminate stock

[Mr. Joe]

Is there as much benefit to glass bedding a laminate or synthetic stock.  I wasnt sure because these are more stable than wood.  What about barrel floating. 

[High Brass]

I personally believe that each rifle is it's own animal.  I'd shoot it first as-is and then make a determination.  I have a Savage 110 that had the factory synthetic (injection molded) stock and found it too flexible.  I received a laminated stock as a Christmas gift and had it bedded/free-floated and it's a tack-driver, shooting 5 shots at around 3/4" with 70gr. handloads.  I've never heard of free-floating "hurting" accuracy but sometimes guns shoot quite well with the way they sit in the stock.  Point being, it appears to me at least that nothing is 100%.  I hope this helps. 

[dave375hh]

Laminate stocks are more stable than single pieces of wood but they can still change with moisture. I glass everything walnut, maple, laminate, or fiberglass/kevlar. It's easy quick and eliminates variables absolutly. No reason not to.

[Mr. Joe]

Kind of what i figured.  My brotherjust purchased a ruger sporter in .270.  Its the same am my .308 (stainless, laminate) wich i did float and bed and have been happy with the grouping thus far.  I didnt shoot it before hand however, so i was thinking i should do the same to his.  Ill group with it before and after and post the results, and then gather some opions on the best route to go.  Thanks again.

[Dave in WV]

I'd shoot the .270 before trying anything. If it shoots ok I'd leave it alone. High Brass' .280 shoots better with the barrel floated but he didn't bed the action.