Those are some really beautiful pictures of Mannlicher style rifles and "tut", I hope that the stock you make turns out really well. I hope that you will share with us the progress you make on it.

Changing the subject slightly, I am curious about this rifle
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=183488520
What do people think of a Mannlicher style rifle in 220 Swift?
Good idea, bad idea, etc?

I apologize if anyone thinks it is an inappropriate subject deviation.