For what it's worth, some of the most accurate target rifles have no contact what-so-ever in the forward stock area.  This is not a problem when the stock is properly fitted to the action, as Butlersrangers stated... but if there is clearance around the reciever area too, then the action is supported by the trigger guard screws alone, and that would be very bad!  My sporter has a heavy stock, especially in the wrist area.  There is no connection between the forstock and the barrel, but the receiver is very tight in the stock.  I have never had a problem shooting this Krag, although being a cut down, it's not as accurate as it would be with a full length barrel.  Still, it's fun to shoot!   ;D