Today, I resolved my dilemma, an interest, and a quandary. I purchased a 416 Ruger Alaskan. I have had brass for it for 5 years, so I guess this thread nudged me over the edge.
I really need to stay away from these forums!
Will love to see how you get it set up when I make it back to the valley this winter.
I have been playing "Barbie dolls" with mine and dressing it in a slimmed down Hogue, old canoe paddle stock, my son's McMillan and the factory wood "African" stock.