Valad, the second swivel in the front, I suspect, is for a bipod which would make sense in a varmint model. I am not getting that model but will let you know about the forend when it comes in. I kept hearing about a palm swell but the rep indicated otherwise.

Jeff O if I could have gotten the Alaskan I may have went B and C and saved a few bucks. The only 2 ADL short action options they gave me were a varmint model or what seemed a a sort of one off model #2952 which is pictured next to the Alaskan on their website.
Because of that I felt the HS was a more sure thing - that and I kind of want to try one just cuz at this point. I don't anticipate removing the recoil pad (is it really THAT bad ???) but will see. Thanks for the tip.


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