When I fitted my Remington 700 action to a Bobby Hart laminate stock I did what I considered to be "glass bedding". I purchased a Wheeler glass bedding kit, relieved the stock a bit, used release agent, putty and tape. The end result was pretty satisfactory and I am using it today.
My question: I have a Weatherby Vanguard long action and am putting it into a synthetic Weatherby stock. What is the benefit of "Pillar Bedding"? It is obviously more involved, but what do the pillars do that the glass bedded receiver lug does not?
As far as I can tell, the pillars sort of keep the bottom plate and the receiver aligned well, but I don't see where they help much with recoil compared to a bedded lug. You certainly don't need any stress on the receiver screws and it seems like the pillars might contribute...
Anyone care to explain? Thanks!