Doc 52,
Im sure you will not be disappointed and your rifle will be worth waiting for. It sounds like you have been going about it the right way - going out there to discuss it etc.

338x74R
Here is a somewhat fuzzy picture of my front sight. Sorry the camera doesn't focus close enough to get it clearer. I have a gold bead but probably the ivory would be easier to see in low light conditions.

The engraving is just like Wombats rifle but as you know, one could get a special engraving done if you want. The butt pad is a Pachmeyer. Butch picked out the color of the pad. My rifle is a PH model.