So, all shooters must resign themselves to using strictly what the factory deemed they should have and nothing else? Savage/Winchester/Remington/Ruger know's what's best for me- love 'em or leave 'em. Meh.
this is why we have Mausers and 03 springfields. we can make them into anything our sick little minds can come up with!
Rory , prayers for your brothers speedy recovery .