Post away BSA.
I like reading more than I do posting.LOL
I think you'll be happy you pulled the plug and bought one.
I know you said you weren't changing the pillars, but I would.
Adjusting the overtravel and takeup, then changing out the trigger spring will show a huge improvement.
Have fun.
Thanks buddy. Yeah, I forgot you said they have plastic pillars. Seems weird, they would do that. I’ll check them out when I get the rifle in hand. I’ll probably shoot it before any bedding work is done. I like to have a baseline, for before and after.
As for the stock finish, it’s a little “muddy” as well. It’s not horrible though, as I like the dark finish. I plan on treating it with something that my gunsmith friend told me about a long time ago. Something simple that I’ll show in another post when I have the rifle.