That's funny . . . for bubba. The picture does truly show a bubba list of tools for any nice rifle.
I like my MilSurp rifles as they came with dings or whatever. It gives them character. I do have a recent addition Westinghouse Mosin with the American Walnut stock but the stock has a ton of dings. I think I'll steam a bunch out. It just looks too banged up to me.
As for the 'better rear sight', naw, just use the original iron sights. Those are for real men! (until we get old).