I have a #3 w a varmint bbl 24".
B forend looked wrong on it ( swapped to #1 furniture ) so I got a Tropical forend and am adding a stud.

Would not do it to a regular A model.
IMHO an A is a stalking rifle like others have said.

Get a set of shooting sticks or get off the bags/ bench and practice field positions.

My B is a .22 250 so wears a Harris. Almost all of its shooting is from bipods

Still think a 1A or RSI in 35 rem would be sweet woods rig.

Last edited by hookeye; 07/18/22.