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Originally Posted by fps plus
Taping the recoil lug sole purpose is for easy removal from the stock . Not all are square and may lock action into stock
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You are right that a taped recoil lug makes removal easier but it also makes for a looser fit, which to me counteracts the major purpose of bedding a rifle. To your second point I agree that tapered recoil lugs can be a problem. Realistically though, if a recoil lug has a lot of taper, where the bottom is wider than the top, a couple of layers of electrical tape isn't going to stop it from locking in place. Those types of recoil lugs need to be squared up so they don't mechanical lock into place. Looking for those type of mechanical lock issues is a big part of making sure you do a good bed job and don't end up with a one piece gun.