Simon6ppc....you've already figured out the real issue and the bedding isn't it. It's the chamber......and bedding won't do anything to improve it. Keep your $ in your pocket and your time in your favor. Shoot what the gun really likes and enjoy. My Rem is the same. I used to consider it as having limitations, but I don't any more. It is what it is. A great factory rifle that will shoot sub .5 with 55gr flat base bullets. I'm so glad my Rems love economical bullets.