I am not surprised the barrel shot just fine with the redneck chop job, over on the accurate reloading site a few years back they did a test abusing the crown, a hacksaw and a deburring tool and the rifle shot just as tight a groups as a lathe turned crown. however often it will move POI dramatically.

I could not stand having the stock that way, there is nothing to grab on to, what if you want to lean over a fence post to take a shot. I also carry shooting sticks with me most of the time and that would be a no go with that gun.