I know I was trying to zero in on the problem, and provide a succinct solution, right away - but you were pretty evasive with your answers, and instead, acted like I was attacking you. At that point, you literally blew me off, and submitted a smartass reply. Okay, have at it then.
Had you answered the questions I posed upon you, I could have told you right away what your primary issue was. Had you provided the pics of the rifle I requested - it would have been immediately "solved" by numerous very smart people here.
Nah, you didn't want that, though. What you ended up doing is what you wanted in the first place.
Hope you get it shooting, hope you figure it out, and hope you have a great time.