Glad to know it worked out for you. I'm sure you'll enjoy that econo-rifle like the rest of us addicts.

Any improvements anyone makes on the procedure, don't keep it to yourself. If there's an easier way, lets hear it. Besides replacing it with the new laminate stocks that are available.

And tell the wife what I tell mine when she complains about the smell. I tell her "if you think it's bad out there, you oughta come in here & take a whiff."
Be prepared to duck.
Or have an attorney on retainer.
Enjoy, happy shooting & Merry Christmas.
Frank in Fla