I am thinking maybe an above average amateur or journeyman stockmaker who had a copy of Kennedy's book. Just does not show the refinement that the "name" smiths work does. Somewhere out there is a Shilen 300 mag with that same forend pattern that I checkered about 30 years ago when I thought I wanted to be a stock maker. As I recall, I kind of let my lines get away from me a little bit and my diamonds get a little square up towards the front end just like this guy did. Regardless of who dun it you have a nice rifle, enjoy it.
John
