Blair,

As a semi-retired geriatric university student, my problem is that I live on a tap water budget while double rifles are premium champagne.

That is why I stick to the cheap stuff like bolt action rifles. Yes, I will buy a Baikal soon. Hopefully that would get me an entry into the lower end of the DR club.

Until then, I am happy to openly drool (as opposed to lurking) over some of the magnificent treasures that many members here are generous in sharing pictures of.

I hope this explains where I stand.

Thanks for the good wishes and very good hunting!