On come the mods.
First was the install of a Glades Armory bolt handle. The install was relatively simple and looks and feels great.
Then I did the trigger job that requires removing some coils on the trigger spring and some light polishing. This made a phenomenal difference from an already nice 4-5 pound pull down to a crisp 2 pounds.
Then came the biggest chore. Stiffening the stock with Bondo (metal re-enforced) and topped with JB Weld (Plastic Bonder). I roughed up the inside of the stock with a Dremel tool and ground small grooves for the Bondo to hold. I had read story's of it popping out like ice cubes. Then I topped the Bondo off with a layer of JB Weld, I did observe that it didn't seem to get a great bond to the stock. I will see how it holds up over time.
Lastly, the paint job. I ordered some digital camo stencils from Amazon, Krylon Camo paint and primer. I taped off the glass, chamber and a few other areas. Then I cleaned the surfaces with 0000 steel wool and isopropyl alcohol and then primed the rifle in matte grey, then a solid coat of olive, then my first attempt at using stencils. I had tried some kakhi but didn't like how it looked. I plan on repainting when summer comes around and then finishing with a matte clear paint to seal it all up.
