bsa1917hunter - you're correct BUT what I wanted was an inexpensive alternative to dinging up the OEM walnut stock. At $87 it was worth the money. After all, a skinny sporter weight barrel can't be expected to shot like a thicker varmint gun for very long. My HOWA SSHB shoots rings around the tanger BUT I wouldn't want to carry it very far. In the mid 70's "walking varmint rifle" was not even thought about. Homesteader
