That is a really, really nice rifle. One of the nicest stocks, especially grip shape, that I have seen. To my eye, it seems as though the comb is high, as if the scope was intended to be the primary sighting method. How functional is the aperture sight? Of course, I'm not a collector, but this one stands out to me.

I agree that the checkering pattern would not be my choice either, but still very nice and I like the uniqueness.

Is is a .30-06 still? What power is the scope?

Congratulations on an exceptionally nice rifle.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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