Thanks for the heads up on Midwest. Ill confirm the date of the gun on Friday; although Im pretty positive its within the range. I think I may order the Bavarian style stock too.

338WM is sounding better and better. Its over powered for most of what I need; but isnt that the point. I remember that being suggested for a Plains Game cartridge and I strongly considered it. In the end I opted for a 357 H&H.

I suspect Itll get most use for Wild Boar and Black Bear. Im not a long range hunter so the extra power of 338 isnt a bad thing.