Hello Guys ...

Thank you for all your responses. Unfortunately timing is everything. I saw this rifle just before a two week road trip with my family in "the lower 48". I was semi-convinced the forend tip had been cut and the stock simply swept upward. The cost of restocking and the thought of another project turned me away.

The price was right, but knowing myself, I could never let it be the way it is and would want to improve it.

I appreciate all your help ...
Joe