I went ahead an finished the scout project. I turned the ATI scope mount around, cut off about 1/2 inch that I contoured to fit the receiver, drilled and tapped the action, loctited the screws and put the mount on, and s 2x Leupold IER scope, cold blued the barrel where the sights had been removed. I then took the bolt apart and polished it to a chrome luster. I think she looks pretty good, and the eye relief is perfect! The stock looks pretty good, ole Bubba did alright on that. I left the bolt handle sticking straight out. I can send pics for someone to post that can!