Hi taw1126
I have an Empire rifle on order and your comments in your last paragraph is exactly the reason that I ask. I feel maybe George is trying to do too much also and on account of communication (lacking) I even cancelled the rifle once but a very polite email from George made me feel like a prick so I continued the order. I really wanted to be more involved with this rifle but it seems it wont be the case which is sad.
If the rifle is as good as people say then I guess it will be worth it. However the next rifle I order will be somewhere that is perhaps more responsive to my needs (I sound like my wife !!)
George tells me to expect the rifle mid year which means he is bang on schedule which given how difficult he is to talk to/get hold off surprises me.
I've no doubt George is financially sound but he desperately needs someone else with him to do the small stuff. However I'm trying to buy a premium rifle at a good price and the savings must come from somewhere.
Solution - spend more money next time and insist on more input.