Still of topic (sorry)
I wanted to be involved with where it went for what (not choosing, just knowing) as I believe a lot of the work is farmed out. I would have liked to know the rifles progress. I guess it would be just nice to get an email saying what is happening this month and where. It gives me a diversion from regular stuff and builds the experience so to speak.

I ordered the rifle around June 09. I was happy to wait a year because as I said its an "experience" and a build up to the arrival day. I guess its a little like waiting for santa when your a kid !

I comfortably cleared $10,000.00 US by the time I specced it out. I doubt its twice as good as the Custom African Express either but once again its built for me and my tastes and it wasn't made in a factory in China or Taiwan like most other things these days.
My next rifle if I can afford one will come out of London or Birmingham without any doubt although I have just read a book on David Miller & Co and would dearly love a rifle from them.