Steve:
A quandary you say? Well, I reckon I won't be first in line at that.
First of all, yes, I am duplicating the barrel contour. It is not nearly as ugly as it looks. <g>
I am looking at replicating the original Fraser stalking rifle and be able to add a scope to it as may be required. That is why I am looking for as low of an impact as possible for the scope mounts.
A period scope would be great, but there aren't any. The only option if one wishes for glass is to use a modern scope as attractively as possible. Certainly it is a compromise, but I see no way around it.
Glenn
