I'm sure your rifle is looking fine.I'd like to get something nice also.But when your out in the field One day of serious hunting can ruin a choice Triple AAA walnut stock.How much do them things cost? However I hate the look of most synthetics and all Savages. Must find some half way ground.I like those laminates. Best of luck in the up &coming predetor season.

Sendaro,
Instead of fireforming as a seperate operation, why not drop a powder charge known to be safe in the parent cartridge and go hunting or shooting. I have several of Parker Ackley's finest and that's how I do it. I've killed Antelope and Deer while fireforming. At first I amazed how accurate they are. The 85gr Sierra is an excellent bullet, and will sometimes give a groundhog some air time, works well on deer too. Might be a little tough on fur.
I'm having one built in the same chambering, no data yet.
Stepchild