I talked to the Heym folks about their 450-400. They haven't completed any as of yet, but are hoping the first will be completed "in a few months" IIRC. The HEYM price quoted was the same as a Searcy. The rifle looked very nice to me. But then again, I like plain color case, clean checkering and little or no engraving. Not sure why, but there it is...Duane