I'd wear the hat and tie, but will pass on the see-gars.
I think I'll just go with the new barrel, to give the old action something to look good with. I've been working on the stock for a few days now, it's looking real good. I mistakenly mentioned before that it was maple, but it's black walnut with mahogany tip and grip cap. It now has several coats of tung-oil on it. Boy, the grain is sure poppin' out. Can,t wait to satrt work on the action. We're going to take the old barrel off tomorrow...Hopefully.
Thanks again. K4evin

PS-oldeguello, what exactly is the 450 Alaskan?