I agree it is a great design but it isn't as quick and easy to inlet and bed according to two gunsmith's I've actually talked to about it. They like the design too. I have a MKII with the "canoe paddle" stock. The stock is UGLY but very functional. The older M77 rifles had accuracy problems due more to bad barrels than any other reason. Ruger started making their own barrels to correct the problem. When going for the best accuracy of almost any mass produced action, truing the action is one of the steps usually done. IMHO much of the accuracy enhancing work on hunting rifles is like hitching a race horse to a wagon. Yeah it can be done but why? A good Douglas barrel would probably give you all of the field accuracy you need without truing the action unless it's really out of tolerance. Remington 700 actions seem to have a lower cost edge to build a rifle on. I would think a Savage 110 action would be easier and cheaper than the Remington action to build a rifle on.
