Thanks for the pics/info. Looks like all fitted nicely.
I would like to covert a VT11 to a blind box,add metal trigger guard and mount to a B&C stock. Still looking to see if that can be done, by a DYIer. If not, I going to go the route you went.
I would fill the side sling depressions with epoxy, sand and spray paint. I really don't like those side slings.
Steelhead thanks for your time and efforts, your next project may include cleaning those fingernails, if those in the photo are yours
Mike