I don't think Fanzoi had the "contraption" that supposedly helps the bedding along in the Purdey. Once you get to minute of angle, what is the need for more hardware?
Indeed, the Fanzoj has an action made of (some?) titanium parts, which is something that is being done by other makers such as Reimer Johannsen. The Purdey is a standard steel action that rides on a titanium chassis in the stock.
The way I look at it is that a floating barrel does indeed improve accuracy, but these are traditional hunting rifles, not bench rest competition rifles. A classic rifle that's stocked without gaps is accurate enough for hunting game, and that "floating barrel" thing is simply a cost-cutting measure that does not belong on a best gun. That's why there are no floating barrels on Hartmann and Weiss rifles while a $300 Remington 783 has one
And yes, that stock is hideous!
