Long Barrelled Mannlicher Schoenauer - Float or Bed the Barrel?

[Fallschirmjaeger]

I am currently engaged in a Mannlicher project with a 25" barreled 6.5x54. I've inletted a half stock and now that it's time to bed the action, I'm wondering if I should bed the barrel channel or free float the barrel for the best accuracy? Anyone have any insight into how the 1903 action reacts to either bedding technique?

 

[nztimb]

If you use a nose band then bedding will be the way to go or at least that is what I would do.