Kentucky Nimrod,

That's really nice... any more photos of them?

I think I'll maybe go for a McMillan stock too... but since all the metal parts will have NP3 coating, it'll probably end up looking like one of those stainless/synthetic rifles... :/

Robert,

I own both the CZ and the Ruger. Both have given exceptional service. For the money the CZ has alot going for it. For appearance the Ruger wins. My Ruger has excellent wood and they integral quarter rib and Win 70 style safety are a plus. The CZ will come with the European Hogback stock which really isn't an issue for most Europeans who tend to hold their heads higher off the stock than most Americans. There have been some problems reported with the wood stocks cracking on the CZ rifles. I circumvented that by replacing mine with a McMillan Fiberglass handle. Of course that then put the price of my CZ within striking distance of my Ruger... If you intend of keeping the wood stock of the CZ I would seriously consider paying someone to glass bed the action.



In terms of factory ammo...can't help you there. I've never shot factory loads in my rifles. Especially at $80-120 per box of 20!!! You might want to consider teaming up with someone who does reloading and offer to buy the powder, brass and dies etc and have him make your bullets for you in exchange for some small favor... With a Rigby you will recover the cost of these reloading components in very short order....somewhere around what about 3 boxes of factory ammo cost!

Here are my two rifles...