Great ideas and lots of food for thought.
I hadn't even considered the lever or single shot options but they make sense now that I think about their advantages.
I gravitate to the bolt because that's what I was brought up with and I limit myself to the 308 because in a light gun, it's about all the recoil I want to have fun with.
Having said that, a custom wood stock looks inviting regardless of what type of action. I never thought of that either. There's more to the decision than I anticipated. It will be a challenge to get things right. On the other hand, if I don't for some reason... well I guess it's easier to beg forgiveness than get permission to have another try.
