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Stock is about ready for the barreled action. I weighed it. 29 oz. Not bad. I was actually surprised how light it is. That .243 Fwt, drilled out to .358 Win is gonna be pretty light, too. This gun is going to be pretty light. Heavy loads will make a statement, don't ya know...

A Hunters Edge usually runs around 26 oz, reportedly some of the later ones a few ounces more.

Brown Decelerator pad is taped. I'm pretty sure I spent more time recutting the checkering than the factory guys and gals spent back when it was originally done.

To me, the sharper, deeper checkering looks better than original and for sure the Tru-Oil finish is better than the original lacquer that flakes off after a few years. I'll polish some of that gloss to a soft sheen when it cures some more.

But, it's not original, so it isn't worth nearly as much, even though IMO, it's actually better.

I'll enjoy it. and that's the bottom line.

DF