Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
IMO, you can probably get more buzz for your buck with a top custom builder vs paying a big premium for a name,

At least that’s the way I would go.

DF

I should clarify here a bit. It was quite early when I was posting the question.

I am getting the lower rifle made by the builder here in Canada but am undecided about the final form.

It will either have the red pad/no black forend tip or come with a black pad and black forend tip.