No. The hand guards just needed a little finesse; I didn’t want to crack them somehow as they were a little tight but got them in NP. The bolt that came with the stock surely didn’t thread in, I don’t have a metric die set and so based on what they’re saying on Reddit, went and picked up an m8x1.00 fine thread and that works fine for now. I’ve ordered a die and will chase the socket head grade bolt it came with and try that again.
The gun really does feel lighter now and more comfortable naturally from the wood. That is compared to and for those who run the factory hand guards and field stock. I suppose without the sling plate and internal hardware in the factory stock that accounts for some of it. I plan on putting a limbsaver on also.
If I were to nitpick at all, the exposed front edges of the walnut hand guards are unfinished and could use a little oil. The wood grip where it meets the receiver is not perfectly flush and slightly bulging in some spots, like only a 1/16” or so and I can live with that.
edit; next to some good ole fashioned American walnut, I think it looks great