Butch,

I don't know anything about your action but it looks like a very nice place to start. That wood deserves to be matched with some super metalwork.

Is the barrel staying or is a rebarrel a possibility?

I agree it should have open sights. It won't look right otherwise. A falling-block action is not going to leave you much leeway for scope mounting options. Have you decided on the scope you wish to use and whether it will be mounted on a quarter rib, or some other way?

There were two features I just had to have when redoing my Ruger metalwork - the recessed safety and removal of the radius at the front of the action. You probably saw these pics already.

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I'm looking forward to seeing how your rifle progresses. Keep us posted!

cheers,
- stu