DF,

I am actually closer than it would appear. Unfortunately, I just haven't been around many of these rifles. Trying to get a little more advice form those who have already traveled this road.

Not much talk about the magnum length commercial FN actions like I have. Lots of opinions about opening up standard 98 actions and magnum actions. I wasn't sure where these H&H length FN's fit in. Thought they would be similar to the Mark X/Whitworth as a donor.

Also have had a few false starts already because I started buying before I figured out what I really wanted. Sitting on a SS Win Classic in 300 RUM as a donor all because of you! smirk Finally, realized that I want this to be a blued rifle after I could never commit to a coating product.

Stock will be a McMillan for now, Safari or Classic. I will call Josh at McMillan on that one. Down the road I will pop for the wood stock.