Kevin, that is a fantastic looking rifle! I've never seen a Schuetzen (sp?), and had been thinking about how difficult that butt plate would be, but I see it is a casting, and the wood work wouldn't be too bad.
You and I are doing about the same thing - my 6 1/2 hours on that machine was back in July, and I am building a Lehigh for my recovery. Sternum is not healing right - bones are rubbing together. But I try to do a bit each day, and go to the cardio rehab 3 times a week. Coming along!
But I couldn't see the pan or frizzen on that rifle! Got to be hiding somewhere!
And yes, the socializing is a good thing about range time. Lots of laughs!