>>> But there are better ways to save a nickel than using degraded product for stock bedding.<<<

I agree, Keith, and only considered it because I didn't wanna wait for the new kit. Brownell estimated a week for delivery, so I bought the Bedrock kit and it came yesterday. I bedded the short stock last night and it turned out ok. I will bed the stock I plan to use next week and try to finish the project.

If it turns out to look decent, I will post a picture in this thread. If it doesn't, I won't post it because I know jOe would ridicule me and call me a moron again. smile

Thanks for all the help.