I'd at least consider the 9.3x74R. I don't know a lot about it, but sounds like a great cartridge.

I might also go with a bit less fancy wood - exhibition grade looks nice but somehow inappropriate to me. I think that probably makes me the odd duck in this flock though.

Last, I think the suggestion and rational behind the leather recoil pad vs skeleton plate was a great point. I'd worry more about gun damage than recoil, but think the suggestion was spot on.

Oh! One more thing. I also would ask about one of those ever so sweet pop up tang sight that fold down flush into the tang when not in use. It would be so nice for longish shots should they be necessary. And if they could do it, and even if they can't, I'd avoid the scope thing like a plague. But that's just me.

Brent

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