First post and P17 sporter question

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P17 Winchester sporter with a cosmetically worn-out stock,

Just how bad is the stock? As long as there are no cracks, or major gouges ... it can be refinished. Before I would replace the barrel, and after I had confirmation that the rifle was safe to shoot, I would try it out. Pictures would certainly help in providing useful advice. From the information you've provided, we could be dealing with a BSA P17E or a bubba.