Brent, IMO the only good reason for me to build a rifle is to please me. In fact I seldom show a rifle after completion except when at the range & someone wanders up before I can put it away. Gotta answer too many questions otherwise.

But I gotta confess I showed off the Ken Hurst-engraved low wall when finished, & I also gotta confess that I squirrel hunt with it. Sure would be a shame not to let the squirrels appreciate your new little beauty too, no?

BTW I've had good success using the Pilkington stains but only if allowed to dry thoroughly in our swamp-like rain forest atmosphere down here. Have used the Permalyn finish for many many years with the same caveat.
Good luck, Joe

Brent,

  I'm sure the Squirrels will wait to. Actually still way to much foliage on the trees and the ground. Could hear them yesterday but they were sure hard to see let alone get a shot at.

  Besides the Turkeys we saw I'll send you a picture of a coupla Squirrels and the guns we used too. Ought to whet your appetite a little. Boy! That stock on GWarden's CPA sure makes my Low Wall look sick!  Surprised he'll even take it out hunting.

PETE