It’s looking good.
Thanks--while it's not subject to my usual "Would I Take This To War" standard, the standard on this project is "would I hand it to Sean Connery or Desmond Llewelyn to make From Russia With Love with," and I think it's getting there.
Then I have to find a way to lash the MIdwest handguard and the SOPMOD stock together to make it a "one piece transport unit" like the AR7, my concern is that Velcro straps might melt from the barrel heat.