Ok, rain is a legit excuse but 45 degrees sounds balmy to me John!
Although I'd prefer a longer sight radiusmy Lyman Deerstalker is a nice light carrying gun. I would have opted for the Trade Rifle myself if they made a lefty version...Love the GP but like Dave said, it is a long, heavy gun. If I had my way I would get one of kits from Pecatonica...some day...