I think it would need a more substantial forestock to take that fixture. and would add weight that Euans dosent want.

He called in today and we discussed )among many other topics) the buffalo horn forend tip and so that is going to be attended to next

Another really good outcome of the day was that he bought down the original fish belly 5 shot magazine we traded that is for Lee Speed (styled) rifle I built for myself some time back. It is the finishing touch I have wanted since starting the rifle.