That is going to be a lovely little rifle, but I have to say that with that stock I would consider going without scope.
Kind of like scoping a Purdey 20 gauge.
I get what you are saying, but really do need a scoped rifle. I want to actually use this rifle for all my future hunting but do have a couple synthetics for inclement weather.
Nice little period 3x Leupold in detachables?
That was one of my first choices as well.
I really like the way you think.
Have to tell you that I am looking forward to seeing this.