Thank you everyone for your very positive comments. This has been a long time in the planning, and we're not there yet! Damien's work is impressive. The rifle will be engraved by him also, as can be noted from his comments on one of the photos. When I can find a photo of the blank I will post it too.

Huvius, yes they were designed as you described. Didn't need it though. There will be a quarter rib that matches with the top of the action.

Cheers, Chris