Why is it a terible thing to contemplate? You do the same thing to any other rifle you purchase. Take a Mod 70 or 700, if you don't like the way its bedded, you inlet more or glass it. If you think the stock feels too big, you sand it down and refinish it. Don't like the length of the bbl, have it cut down to make it handle better. It is nothing more than custom gun work to make yourself happier. I just want to know if my proposal if possible. Besides, the 1a doesn't offer the caliber I like!

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Pyral