Hi, I had a question... I have a model 11, the sporter package purchased from the local Big5. I've already ditched the scope and put on a SS 10X40 with Burris rings. A Sharp Shooter Supply Competition trigger replaced the pre-accutrigger trigger. For the stock, i've filled the channels in the original tupperware with JB Weld, and free-floated the barrel using a Dremel.

I didn't know much about rifles at all when i bought this a few months back, and unfortunately this has a sporter barrel on it. I would like to upgrade to a varmint rifle as I'm mainly just shooting off a bench and don't have any current intention to hunt. My question is if I was to order a Sharp Shooter Supply barrel, would this barrel fit in the original Model 11 stock or would I need to upgrade this as well?

Also, is a Sharp Shooter Supply varmint barrel still considered a heavy barrel?

Thanks, I really appreciate your advice...