The English call the full length rifle"stalking rifles" and use them as walking sticks(butt down!) in the Highlands. I think that is the idea of the full length stock, it was not an ornamental'tail fin' originally. Being a walking and hunting rifle it is therefore reasonable to assume a zero not hold for more than 3 rapid shots. So the 'wandering zero that USUALLY is inherent in full length fore stocks, usually capped with a metal foreend tip to barrel retaining cap (in traditional Mannlichers) is a moot point. I think if you want a target or varmint or range gun look else where, maybe pillar bedding. If you want a sexy piece of art that is a great hunting gun get a Mannlicher stock design.The old 2 piece Sako guns were good, if not the most accurate in Sako line they were the prettiest. I'd love to find the rare bird .375 H&H Sako Carbine Mannlicher!