yes it is true,the front screw does touch the underside of the barrel but mine is floated and glassed...not an easy thing to do on a number 1 and that is what is frustrating.I really wanted a load with the 50 grain vmax but dont think it is gonna happen,so I have started working with the 52 grain speer BTHP and that might be the trick.Got a 3/4" group with the first load I tried yesterday,so things are looking up!On another note,I am dropping my Model 700 off on Thursday with my gunsmith buddy to get my 6.5x284 project started.