bsa: That's how I figure it. Some rifles I could care less about but I did not build this one to flip..
It will last 20+ years like my last PoundR.
Agreed as you know Bobby, they are hard to beat!
Rick they are a slam dunk and I don't understand anyone building a 270/280/7x57 with synthetic stock can pick anything else,,,,,I can't,despite the additional cost which might have some sticker shock but goes away over time.