DM,

I totally agree on the rust blueing. Far superior to hot tanked.

Please keep us posted on the 9.3 Improved. Neat idea. I think one blown out straight to a big bore would be kinda cool.

I used to have a Beretta o/u in 9.3x74R, and and recently got one of the Ruger No.1's in 9.3. A definite favorite cartridge.

I was going to test fire this drilling over the weekend, but I had to perform major surgery on the buttstock. It had been re-stocked with an incredibly high comb, that would have busted my jaw on the first shot! I whittled it down to the same DAH/DAC dimensions as the other drilling, which fits me perfectly. Will have to wait for next weekend, as there's not enough daylight to shoot after work.

Regards,

Jeff