Tapco magazines with the original stock allow the use of a rail and scope such as the Magwedge or Matador. Just a thought. Nice looking rifle, OP.Looks good.. I just converted one of mine with a Tapco stock changing the magazine and all and after seeing your pic I am thinking of going back original plus I can use my clips again which now I can' due to the scope I placed on it. It did take the pounds off but I don't intend to do a lot of walking around with it and I do guess why one has a sling.
Nice. What kind of a base and optics are you using, how well does it hold it's zero?
i will look into that mount, how much is it ?