I love synthetic stocks but in IR 50/50 competitions 7.5 lb class they are not allowed, with this rifle it doesn't really matter anyway, I just want a super accurate rifle with a bullet proof action that performs without problems, the only real draw back I can see with this rifle is it's rather hefty weight. Will Anschutz build a featherweight model for 2010 with the new side mounted safety? the only reason I'm considering the 1712 is because Anschutz changed the safety to something more conventional, I really detest the old safety................Hillbilly.
