I had a 7mm/08 built 12 months ago. 1984 Rem 700 action with 23"bbl, Timney 510 trigger and B&C stock. All in "old school" high gloss finish. Only use 140 Accubonds and 47gns RL17 for 2870fps.
Obviously this wasn't the smith's first bedding job. That looks great. Who did it?
Don't speculate when you don't know, and don't second guess when you do.