Nice rifle. Speaking of which, why do stockmakers seldom file down the tang and eliminate the need for a groove in the stock? It also has the benefit of allowing a slimmer profile in the critical grip area. I can think of no benefit to keeping the factory profile...what am I missing?

I just noticed a ZKK in .404 Jeffery by Dorleac in the Big Bores Forum that perfectly illustrates my point. The tang is slimmed to allow a slender grip; the end result is superb.