No apology needed, the thread turned out better than expected, I thank everyone pirate / not for their input. I like the pics. that action produces some good rifles IMHO. I had to put my P-14 purchase on hold, tripped over a nice BSA Majestic De Luxe in 30-06 and it followed me home. I had never handled one but they are quite a nice rifle.

Nothing like pirating one's own. --- John