I bought my LH CM short action (358) through the Charter Issue program many years ago. Back then you could make-up your own SN, I chose my initials and purchase year. I had them polish the action inside and out, square it, attach one of their barrels, lapped it and cut in a recess crown. The action is tighter and smoother than the Model 70 I have. Before they blued it they sent it across town for Serengetti to stock it and glass bed it, then after that was done, Serengetti sent it back to MRC for the final matte blue job. My gun is excellent in fit and finish, shoots MOA with my handloads and feeds and ejects with out a problem. One of the nicest rifles in my safe.
Both companies kept me informed as to the progress and even sent pic's during the build job.
Sorry to hear about the problems others are having with MRC, but I can only tell you about the good service and great rifle I got from them.
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