bjlooper,

Glad you posted this thread. I've been himming and hawing over a DR for a while too.

I've been to Champlin's and was given a great tour by JJ. He was emphatic that the Champuis was the best made DR for the money. I trust his word and have my shotgun there for repairs with him right now.

Then again I spent a bit of time with Butch at SCI and fondled a couple of his rifles. Everything I've heard about his guns are that the are fine pieces and the fact that so many PH's use them speaks well.

Both JJ and Butch both said that the stocks could be ordered to fit, so I don't think that this should be an issue.

I'd really love to hear some objective opinions as well. But it might end up being a blondes vs brunette thing

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-Steve