I sent my extra action off to H & R today. Last time I sent one off I was in a city and the postal worker gave me the raised eyebrow look. I never said it was a firearm or firearm parts, but he was suspect of me. Today in a small town the postmaster smiled and said "What barrel are you getting?" I like that. He made me promise I'd let him shoot it sometime.
I ordered a .204 ruger bull fluted. I have a really good looking chunk of walnut that will be on it some day. I remember our dad making stocks and I think he would appreciate this effort of taking an economical rifle and making it special. I'll keep you posted.