I would have snatched it up too. But I would love to get one in original style with the original sights and the deep belly stock. It would end up a 0.458" shouldered 400 Whelen. Lots of fun there. Load to 405 or a little bit better. Use hawk 400 gr Rn with .050 jackets for the bigger stuff. 235 gr FP with .025 jacket for small stuff. Fun to dream about. I haven't seen a '14 or '17 when I had some money or even trading material. Another fun dream. Be Well, Rustyzipper.

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