That looks like a great time (except for the thumb)! There was mention on another thread that Alex Beer has make a more suitable replacement safety that might help.

All of my bolt guns are Rugers (2x30-06 and 2x375). They make a sturdy reliable gun at a decent price, not too heavy and classicaly styled to my eyes at least.

What bullet did you get the critter with? Those new Woodleigh's definitely look interesting. If you can post more details of the bullet/load I'd love to hear them.

I've never owned a No 1 but have been seriously temped since they announced their 450/400, and excellent posts like this only makes it worse!

Bob