Just recently bought one locally. Couldn't save the far end of the stock... too warped, so it got "sporterized". At that point, no reason to try to preserve collector value, so tonight I finished sanding the stock.
With Mojo sights, it makes a very practical, useful hunting rifle just as it is, 175 grains at 2750 FPS with modern pressures.
If you're not happy with 8x57, the Yugos are perfect for 6.5x55, 257 Roberts, 7x57 and 9.3x57 and good for anything based on the 308 case.