you have a great point jcchartboy... this rifle barly ever has any natural light shine on itlet alone water or snowit b/c i use if mostly for target shooting and even then it is either under a covered firing point or put away in a vehicle when not in immediate use... im not much for lugging around a heavy gun when i do what little varmint hunting i do. and trust mei keep my firearms properly maintained. i was just worrried about removing the stock b/c i have no experience with the pillar bedding systeam as this is the only rifle iown that has had it.

The 3lb trigger is great i alway thought it was lighter. But likei said this rifles for target shooting and 1.5lbs is better than 3 in my case. so tomorrow brings a new day and a lighter trigger pull.