Thanks for the replies gentleman,
I understand the difficulties that can be encountered when re-contouring an existing barrel profile and the stress that occurs if care is not taken to move the steady rest to two or three positions due to taper and vibration and having the barrel sprung by not working from short parallel sections as the steady rest is moved.

Also I understand a replacement barrel from the CMP would be easiest but for my rifle I envisioned the shoulder having a more pleasing transition to the muzzle for appearance only due to the omission of a handguard. Ill be installing a redfield peep and two sweated on bands when I'm done.

Thanks Madsenshooter for the drawings they look very similar to a Garand, I was just trying to avoid working with a smith who doesn't understand the fit of the threads and needing to discover that on my dime. I was just looking for a recommendation to an experienced individual.

Looks like Richards Micro-fit has a selection of wood in the old classic style making the decision to use a cut off 03 stock moot. I did a side by side comparison between a trashed bishop and a 03 stock. Looks very doable if you are clever and in a pinch except for the gaping hole that would be left in the bottom and where the cut off switch is located. :o

Ill save that enterprise for when I'm really bored and using up leftover parts which never seem to really dry up.