I bought one this year. The comb is too high to use on the sights but it works well for a scope. The 24" bbl is a big improvement over the 22: #1A std length. They should have gone 25" for extra cool. Have not fired it yet, but I like it a lot.
I just called the library and they don't have it. I would have picked it up in a heart beat. It's my favorite caliber and last year I had one custom built on a VZ24 action to go along with the #1 international and a pre64 M70 carbine in 7X57. If I could only have one centerfire rifle it would be in this caliber.
If I may, what was the bbl contour on that rifle. Is it the same as the 1a or the 1s. There is a30-06 in a local shop w 24" bbl but the contour is heavier than my 1a .