[greyhawk50]

That will be a wonderful gift for her. Be careful though. It may be hard to top that gift next year.

While your at it, I'd like a 30 cal. M-1 Carbine.
Maybe hombre, 444, Gumpy or Old Brass would like something also.

 

[greyhawk50]

Thanks for sharing the project. I'd never thought of using a dowel rod or lamp rod. Learned something new. Patiently wait on the rest of the story and the finished product.

 

[greyhawk50]

As a stock re-finisher, I am a novice at best. With that said; a hint from when I used Fusion Paint on my Mosin Nagant.
2 or 3 light coats gave it a dull finish. With 1-3 additional coat, the finish took on more of a luster (actually too much for a hunting rifle). There were problems with the design of the stock so after making the desired modifications, it needed to be stripped and repainted. At that point, I went with lesser coats for more of a camo (lack luster) look.
All depends on what you want. As a target rifle, the shine of a luster finish shouldn't be a problem. If you like the end results, I'm sure that your granddaughter will love it. After all, her Grampy made it specially for her.

 

[greyhawk50]

Nothing wrong with the "very little" blue Lock-Tite.
Just information. Lock-Tite makes a Purple version that is for 1/4" and smaller "removable" bolts.

 

[greyhawk50]

Very nice. She will be happy with that.

And; thank you for walking us thru the project. I for one, learned from it.

 

[greyhawk50]

Now that is one happy face. Good job grandpa.