Ted,

Thanks for sharing the pic & info on the big R10. Do you know the weight? I've actually been looking to see if any Darne 12s on the market top the 6.5-pound mark. Have not seen any with weights listed that high, though I've found several below 6#, triple proofed for modern loads. I guess that's a testament to the strength of the action and maybe to the French capacity to absorb punishment.

Bill