New Guy:

Thanks for the remarks (And Chasseur):

Butch actually had that piece picked out for my dad even before he arrived at his shop--picked it out just based upon our phone conversations with him.

And, since Butch recommended it, I'll leave it at that. He's forgotten more about rifles, gun stocks and doubles than I'll ever know.

Another note, the barrels on the .577 will be 25 inches long.