Cool deal. Always good to find another action to build on, especially if as it sounds like in your case, it's in a caliber you're already looking for. I've been fondling a top-release LA in 30-06, which is currently on sale for $350, new. I don't have any long actions, and would like to have one, and .30-06 would work. But I really don't NEED another rifle. But it sure is a good deal, hard to pass up. I may snag it yet.