My new .44-75 Ballard

[Nuclearcricket]

I must agree with everyone else, that is some very lovely wood on a very fine looking rifle you got Kurt. Bummer about the cross fires but even with that, knowing that they were 10's, must make you feel good that it is showing fine accuracy. I do also agree with Iron Coyote in that they are pretty generous with their wood grading or they are setting on a lot of really good wood.
When I ordered mine, I upgraded one step from standard wood and your stock is still nicer than mine is. I also like the loop lever on yours. Mine has the ball and spur and thats ok for offhand but prone shooting, for me, it gets uncomfortable as my wrist ends up at and odd angle.
I have the feeling that you have put forth a lot of thought and effort in this rifle project and it sounds like all that you have done is going to pay off very well for you.
Sam