This project sounds really interesting Hal O'peridol!
I always like to follow DIY projects like this, there's a ton of information in it.
and besides that, who doesn't like to see the old wood and steel being used for a nice project?
I'm completely against bubba-ing a C&R rifle, but since your not chopping the barrel, or "sporterizing" it, I'm going to let you have your way (your rifle = do with it what you please)
PLEASE POST SOME PICS OF YOUR COMPONENTS AND HOW THE PROJECT IS COMING ALONG!
Good luck with your project,
Louis
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