TilleyMan, Great looking modifications to the safeties. One of these days I'll get around to having the safeties reworked on my #1's. Personally I think the factory design safety was on purpose. Ruger would rather not be sued if someone got popped in the eye by a cartridge. Englishman and Gryphon; your right the insides are pretty rough. Keep in mind the action is investment cast and they only smooth/clean up what is necessary for correct function of the rifle. Maybe not as pretty inside as a Holland & Holland but a darn sight less expensive and you don't see the rough when the stocks bolted on.