That is absolutely a gorgeous rifle. Those who would cringe at the cost just don't understand what it takes in material and man hours to create something so elegant and functional.

You can get to the store in a Mercedes or a KIA it just depends on how you want to travel. While I can't afford a Mercedes I can do better than a KIA. Not to dispel your excellent craftsmanship but here are a couple of pics of a recently completed project using the Ruger #1 as a platform. Caliber is 7MM-08 with a McGowen 24 inch tapered octagon barrel. It will cloverleaf 3 140gr Sierra Game Kings at 100 yards.
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