Again guys, thanks for your kind words on this project of mine. George, I too think around 2100-2200 to be plenty and in fact, a little fast for the Woodleighs SP's I will be useing. I have used these Woodleighs at 1950fps and the one below is from a lengthwise penetrating shot on a Spanish ram. It has pretty dramatic expansion back the the canulure although it still weighs 886grs. I will use a tougher bullet for truely big stuff. I had a great conversation with Ed @ AHR the other day on many topics. He is a fun person to talk to. Very knowledgeable with common sense. He is shipping this rifle this Monday so I should be testing it very soon and will let you all know how it goes. If I remember correctly, I think Ed put a Pac. Decelerator pad on it. One item Ed really likes, and I have never used but may try on this rifle, is the use of a scout scope. I makes a lot of sense for several reason so I think I will give it a try. If I don't like it, I'll go back the the receiver scope option. First off however, i'm going to spend some time with the iron sights.
As to where the wood came from. It is English walnut, but I don't know where Ed got it from.