Another update as the restoration progresses. Through a couple of eBay purchases I acquired a replacement forestock (actually a Mk 2) and used hand guards along with a reproduction scope mount and cheek rest from Sarco. The bedding of the fore end seems pretty good even if not the correct style, but I'm not happy with the contour/dimensions of the cheek rest so I think I will return it and try to find another more authentic one.
Loaded up some Hornady 150gr SPs with IMR4895 and zero-ed the Weaver K2.5 scope at 50, 100 and 200 yards. Accuracy was really not much better than with the irons and PPU, which was a bit disappointing but progress continues!
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