Looks great aalf, will be another really nice rifle. Trimming the shank on a barrel is a great way to shave off some weight, and if not a big magnum have never understood the need for a uber long shank in a rifle??
Thanks.....
I most always take at least 3/4" off the shanks, some for weight savings, always for looks.
I bought a used McM one time that was inletted for a long shank, so had it chambered to best fit the inlet. I hated it so bad, I sold the stock, and had the barrel cut & rechambered "properly", and bolted in a new stock.....mo better.
I also despise the hard line at the shank to the start of the taper. I have the smith blend it to make it disappear.
