Tom,

I think I got your barreled action, and you got my stock. My stock is about yuck, while the gun itself is smooth as silk...not exactly a Ruger trait. I put a Timney in it and like it much better now.

Man, they ARE muzzle heavy! I don't mind it too much, since it seems to help keep the whole rifle from rising inordinatley high when fired. I sure wouldn't mind if Ruger shaved about a pound off it, mostly up front.

Any opinions regarding porting the barrel to tame the rise and sharp recoil?...not adding a compensator!

I just traded into a mint later (I think) Sako Safari Grade in 375 that has the factory porting...again, I think. I've seen several later production Safaris with the exact same porting.

Anyone know something about this...curiuos...