Do it mate

If you just want it for a knock about rifle, go for it

I have a 416 Ruger built on a Vangaurd/Howa with a 22 inch fluted barrel and it's a blast to shoot, it feeds and handles well and shoot accurately

The Vangaurd stock requires very little work, they have factory internal cross bolts and reenforced, But I would strip it down and redo the stock.

However if I was going to Africa I wouldn't take it, I'd take a CRF

regards
S&F