The rifle is stamped and shipped and on it’s way to Brian as I write.
Curiously when I shipped it to have the barrel installed a few weeks ago my local UPS store took it in and shipped it for me no problem. I went back to the same store this morning got a different clerk and they told me they’re not permitted to ship fire arms through the satellite stores I would have to go to one of their shipping hubs to ensure that everything was done properly. I explained that they provided the service for me a couple weeks ago and they basically said their clerk made a mistake . Neither “hub” is close by so I went to the Post Office and the clerk there was very helpful.
Anxious to see what the diagnosis is and I will report back.