Thanks for the link to Red Stat Mark, I'll definitely look them up. That is one nice looking stock fore sure.
I had Criss from MCRS stocks in Calgary build me a extra long F Class stock last year, he added a few extras inches out front for the bypod since he makes each rifle stock from "blank stock" that he makes him self.
Choose the woods as he makes a stock with the colours you like, then he cuts the pistol-grip so a right or left handed person can shoot the rifle from either side which is a plus for me since I run off of either side when I'm shooting.
http://www.mcrstactical.com/WoodTacT9.html
And
http://www.mcrstactical.com/WoodTacT9Classic.html
Yes, the first 2 rifles,,, A3 and A5 will be heavy. I'll follow the weight category when I build the A1 since it will be my go-to hunting and general plinking unit.
My friend is on board with this as we build him a rifle to. He's not a hunter, so I would guess that he'd choose the target shooting unit for his shooting needs.
The A3 & 5 will need a bit of weight to keep them planted,,, loooooong stiff fore-end with no flex, with 2 new optics on them.
Most likely the 6-24 scopes, I don't mind my 3.5-14 Vortex, but the 8" gong is challanging to see past the 1000 mark,,, very difficult at the 15 and 17 mark. This is where my Sightron comes in handy.