Merry Christmas to all! Thanks for all the great advice and recommendations. I hunt east of Lexington south of FM 696. Small property, 21 acres surrounded by cattle. No cattle on this property. One tank, mequite, chickasaw plums, dewberries, mustang grapes, some acorns. The deer love the perennial rye grass that comes up after the weather cools off. I don't shy away from a good oil finish on a firearm. Discovered Renaissance wax so wet weather doesn't bother me. I made a boma around an old Case hay bailer with mesquite limbs, straw, etc. I've had deer walk by at 15 feet. Long story short I didn't start deer hunting until 4 years ago. I'm 64. Dad died young, I'm the baby in the family. Life kept me from pursuing some things until recently. Going through my second childhood. Having a great time. I think this rifle would look good with an oil finish even with the pressed checkering.
