Yes, I would buy a quality plastic Krag stock and hand-guard to use on a 'beater' or 'shooter' that has been already ruined by scope mount holes in the receiver, barrel shortened with replacement or no front sight, or dove-tail filed into barrel.  Cody wants to build a 'shooter' for the range at little expense, while he saves to buy a collectible.  Nothing has been suggested that ruins something rare or collectable.  'Stepping the barrel' to put on '03-A3 sight would also allow it to accept a more collectable (and expensive) 1903 sight.  I'm answering the question.  No Bozo here!

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