Thanks, guys, for all of the kind sentiments regarding my RBL! I have to admit that I had really gotten to about where I had forgotten why I had ordered the RBL in the first place, but when I unwrapped the reciever/butt stock assembly I just knew that I was glad I had waited! I think after all is said and done that I am glad that I took so long to order and that the kinks have been worked out - for example the checkering. I think mine looks great and guess what? I shot it this past weekend at five stand and shot my best yet -ever!! The Sunday two rounds at level two (four singles and a true double on the fifth) results were two 23's...!! For me, that is great!! I usually am more around 19 to 21.. The gun felt great and I didn't have any recoil issues, etc. either. So, I am a happy camper with my sweet RBL! I am glad I ordered and glad I waited. For those that are still waiting, I am wishing you all great results when yours arrive!!