I am looking for a .416 CRF bolt rifle and keep seeing the Guide Rifle. The original African model was a very good looking rifle but the latest version leaves me cold. I sold my heavy .416 RM Mauser and was hoping to replace it with a lighter rifle chambered in .416 Ruger.

I like the 20" barrel, the action, and the stainless steel approach that Ruger has taken. The stock with it's odd recoil pad angle and spacers to change LOP is very practical, but it is as ugly (to me) as the North end of a South bound mule.

An aftermarket stock is always possible I guess but if I am going to do that I might as well just start from scratch.