Scope rings not aligned with center of bore.

You're right VH, it is possible of course but be wary and it's not for the feint hearted

Not for the faint hearted or the technically incompetent. I'm not the former but I am the latter. Plus I believe that the 'T' s were so selected becaus ethey were the most accurate rifles at tetsing in military configuration. This isn't in that category and I think it would be a bit false to re build a rifle in 'T' configuration with a new barrel because it fundamentally would be no more than a rebuilt No.4. I'm therefore keeping this one as a deer rifle. On teh scope side. tried to collimate the scope last nigth but the tube is bent and it couldn't be done. Will look out for a replacement.