Ok, all items to do a basic build are here. Tonight my plan is to get the action in the jig and if Ican get it all adjusted very very well, will face the action.

Last night I made brass tips for the Jig Bolts and attached them.

I am not sure if I should attempt a lathe pass at the locking lugs, even if only needing just 1 thou or 2. Rather I think I should first try bluing the lugs and lapping with the bolt's lugs,and see where that gets me. (before putting on the Lathe).

Better to have a shootable rifle than a broken one... :)

last Friday I screwed the new-to-me barrel on and practiced setting with the go/no-go guages.

over the last weekend, I hunted with a buddy in a Varmint contest. we came in 3rd place points and $$, and I shot the Heavy Cat for extra payout :)