PSL Handguard: Relieve or Bed?

[DMK]

So the theory goes that as the barrel warms up, the forearm puts inconsistent pressure on the thin barrel and it starts throwing flyers.

I've read that some folks had worse accuracy when they removed some wood from the lower handguard. Can anyone chime in with their experience?

What do you guys think? Would it be better to relieve some of the wood inside the lower handguard, or bed the forearm with Acraglass for consistent pressure?

 

[Beelzy]

Relieve first. Re-bed if it is needed afterward.

 

[DMK]

Yea, I think I'll just try removing the handguard first and see how it shoots. Then maybe I can stick some aluminum foil in there or something to temporarily bed it and try again.