Thanks so much for all the complements guys. So far, the only negative I've gotten was in reference to the thickness of the buttplate. Did I mention just how much I hate filing brass??
I was shown this gun a couple of years ago by John Getz. He said... look at RCA 26, it's a really neat gun. Then, last year at the CLA, I got to see the bench copy that the Emigs did, and was smitten. Between photos of his rifle, and the ones in RCA, I worked it out. I extended the buttstock just a bit, I believe the original only had a 12LOP, I extended this one out about 1 1/2". (I'm short, but not that short)
It became a labor of love. I've built mostly Early Lancaster's and Lehigh's, this one is REALLY unusual. Shoulder's beautifully.
I plan on sighting it in this weekend. Not sure if I'm gonna sell it yet..... it will be a tough decision.
