Thanks, basically the forestock is a bit long. I figure anytime where a small bipod would be used a pack or rolled up jacket would suffice in place and actually be used more often so that makes the stock longer for more of a medium length bipod and the form of the rifle is a bit off balance for function.
Hey, so I haven't shot enough or even started reloading to know enough about stretching brass. There's so many posts on forums about this that I'm definitely not the qualified resource, but my understanding is that some people report it as a significant factor, others not really or much at all. I think if you shoot and reload a lot it's probably more important. This is more of a hunting rig and I doubt ill put more than 40-60 rounds through it a year, probably more like half that. I have about 80-100 rounds of once fired brass to work with, even with stretching they will probably last 4-5 years before reloaded a third time. If case life is an issue Ill reload less times before recycling brass.
The shorter OAL achieved with lugs at the back, as well as reshaping the trigger for another 30mm shorter OAL and the fast bolt lock time are perceived benefits that are bigger than the concern of stretched brass for me. Trying to work on something that feels like something new, or gain skills are more important to me than for most people as well.
