James

Tipping has really gotten out of hand. It seems that EVERYONE has their hand out and expects something extra for just doing their job. I went through the drive thru window at A&W Rootbeer a while back and there on the counter by the window was a tip jar. I almost fainted. I am sure one of the reasons people eat fast food is to save money and not have to deal with a "Server" and the requisite tipping. I mean come on, they hand the freaking food out the window and they want a tip?

On to more serious notes. I too have looked at many "affordable" rifles and the Searcy looks good to me. I e-mailed them last week and got a reply from Butch with an estimated 6-8 months completion time for an order placed now. I have to get the safari paid for first and then see if there is time and money for the double. If not, my custom .416 Rem Mag will do just fine for M'bogo, and I will also take my .338 Win Mag for plains game.

If the double works into the equation, fine, if not, I feel I am well set up as it is.

Thanks for your input

Mike