Just a couple of updates.
1 the rifle shoots very well. 50 yards free hand holding 2" groups
With a bench rest it was nice and tight.
Next update I found a new take off savage 64 stock. I had to shave a little clearance with a razoblade for the charging lever. Other than that a perfect...
Like was said above.
Cast Iron is heavy and stays put and just seem to last longer. Mine is well over 10 years old. My crawl space stays relatively dry so it doesnt run a lot. I do fill up the sump with water and run it a couple times a year to make sure its good.
Poly ones do not seem to...