If it’s not the rod or the fan it’s most likely the control board. I’d buy one from Amazon and plug it in. If it doesn’t solve your problem return it but I’m betting it will.
You can epoxy a T nut from inside the barrel channel also. Sling studs are 10/32 thread. I just finished another one this weekend. It’s pretty easy.
But any excuse to buy a new stock is always a good idea!
I usually use 1lb of ground game meat and mix it with 1lb of pork chorizo. Season with your favorite seasoning and grill them up. You won’t be disappointed!
If you would have applied as a party with him neither of you would have drawn.
Like others have stated why not take your son on a great adventure and use the time to learn the area and find him a nice buck. Next year you can go back and hunt it all over again with him by your side. Sometimes...