After many thousands of rounds the M40 was retired.
Twenty four hours after bedding remove from padded vise. Left- The back and front face of block positions were marked with felt pen. The rifle was tested using three different types of Federal ammunition. Mineral spirits was used to degrease the inside of block. After customizing, however, it becomes downright delightful. Mix bedding compound according to the vendor's instructions.
Do not fire rifle until at least 10 days have elapsed from final bedding. If that doesn't come as a surprise to you, then you're not aware of the facts. The test targets displayed below were developed after the above modification. But none I own are more downright fun to shoot than Mr.