Mine is still at the smithys. Upon first impression,I really like it. Initial handling of the blank was just as Oregonmuley stated. I laid it in a Rem mag stock I have here. It looked as though an inch and a quarter or so of shank would clean up the Rem mag barrel channel for a nice clean look after bedding. Mine is going to be a M700 in 30/06 finished to 25". I'm pretty excited to get it in hand and check the balance.

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