I've presently got a Model 70,Featherweight 6.5x5, and in the past have had the Featherweights in .257, 270 and 30/06. My first was the .257. It would shoot 100 gr Hornadys in 1" @100 from the factory. I thought It could do better with a free floated barrel, so did it. Long story short, it went to 2". The .270, 30-06 and 6.5x55 I left alone, they have an upward pressure on the front of the stock against the barrel, and I leave em that way. My 6.5x55 will shoot Hornady 140 grains into 3/4" at 100yds, plenty good enough for me!! Shoot your rifle first before you change the bedding, you might like what you see!!