Blackelk:

Thanks for your input, the shop that has this gun has a known blacksmith that looks at all guns before they purchase. So I would expect the barrel to be well checked. What kinds of problems might one run into with a wood stock in weather that wouldn't be an issue with synthetic?

Sheridan:

I've been told by others that the scope is vital, any recomendations? If I were to pick up something like this Remington 700 with a scope already mounted, how can I tell if it's good equipment?

Thanks