Before I ordered mine last year, I called and was told that the Western model wasn’t drilled and tapped. The description on their website isn’t clear:
Stock Finish: Bell & Carlson Kevlar Stock (available in Spiderweb Black, Green, and Tan
Non-Western Optics: Scope Only (sight holes are NOT pre-drilled).
Western Optics: Williams Fully Adjustable Metallic Fiber Optic Sight Set
Colorado Legal Version: Comes With Sights And Are Drilled And Tapped
Barrel Finish: Solid 416 Stainless Steel – Match Grade Green Mountain Barrel
Bolt: Individually Machined (Not Cast) With Jeweling
Ram Rod: Easton Carbon Core Ramrod With Reverse Threaded Extendable Full Brass Jag
Weather Protection: DynaTek Coating On Bore & Exterior Of The Barrel
Accuracy: Guaranteed MOA Accuracy to 200 yards!
For certain if you might ever want to use irons, either the Western or CO one is the one to get. I’d definitely call and verify. I bought the percussion conversion for my first one. My son has it and is going to give it back as he has no plans to use it.
Looks like things have changed somewhat as I don’t see Nitride as an option like before. You’re correct about the current price. Again, last year when I ordered mine, the Midway price was a good bit lower, close to $200 as I recall.
