Received some good advice and suggestions on "Dual Rifle". To stay within budget only two custom rifle makers were contacted. NULA ($3600, which decreases money for optics) and Cooper Rifles ($2000). Cooper would be the way forward for high end rifle. Both completion times are within a years time frame. (which is a negative for me) But there were some who kept saying "Why high dollar, why not commercial compact." So would like to hear about experiences with these rifles: Ruger M77 and American compacts, Tikka compacts, Winchester 70 featherweight compact, or any other ones someone may know about. Also open to suggestions on caliber for short barrels and use for WT deer and varmints. I am leaning towards Ruger and their very handy 16.5" barrel. Thanks.