The early Searcy DR's ain't the new ones. Butch has continues to improve his line and he is not a man to stop improving. Hell, now, he just took his underlever off the market because he is working on a rising third bite and he is using a $20,000 rifle for a prototype.

And if you read some of the other threads, he has a new rounded receiver that has impressed even some of the tea sippers.

In short, Searcy started out small but has really made giant leaps in his quality.

Would I buy one of his early rifles? Don't know. But I surely would not want to be judged for the rest of my life on what I was like in my 20's. Nor, would I think would anyone else here.

I am much more mature now (meaning I am slower, fatter and not as good looking) but I have improved with each year!

I wholeheartedly agree with Bonanza, and Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe (and Hop Sing). You will hear the same from an Outfitter or Guide.

Ever bought a used car? That's the ticket.

If it were I, I would use that money for a deposit on a new Searcy. The man is like a fine wine - he is improving with age. And he really is a student of the DR.

Look, the man has his shop in Boron CA. Not a whole lot to do in Boron, aside from the flight jocks at EAFB. So Butch has a lot of time to be the man in American doubles. And he is just about there.

Bonanza, I am still working on your "Chuck hunt. Please make sure your life insurance policy is up to date.