But if you want to use a nice rifle already in your possession to make something you want I wouldn't quibble over a few hundred dollars. You'd still have to go out and find something else to use.
Thanks. I went ahead and pulled the plug. I'm keeping the barrel and stock to put back together if I ever change my mind or the prices go crazy high. I'm just glad I bought some of the LH NH when I did. I passed on several stainless models when they first came out as they just didn't look right to me. Regretting that now.