A few comments:
Yes, the higher-end hunting rifle market is down, while the AR/tactical rifle market is up. I know one long-time custom maker of syn-stocked rifles with a fine reputation who is investing in a new tactical stock, just because of that. He was making 100+ rifles a year not long ago, and still makes some, but decided to go with the flow. I know other custom rifle makers who've had to lay off employees.
Despite that, so far the Forbes company has had a hard time keeping up with orders, which is why the introduction of the Model 20 action has been delayed. This despite not yet offering the stainless 24, though it's coming.
Somebody made a comment about 3" magazines for short-action rounds. The NULA Model 20 has always had a 3" magazine, with the chamber throated for the magazine length. The Forbes 20 will have the same magazine, just as the Forbes 24 is basically identical to the NULA Model 24.
